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KE55 NUK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 NUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 110,283 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mount has a securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 99,327 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 99,193 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 93,053 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 93,053 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2021

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 79,389 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 79,389 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,237 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 64,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 64,825 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 58,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,721 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,187 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 38,964 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,154 miles

Both front discs worn and pitted

Both rear discs badly pitted and corroded

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre has damage to inner wall

Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front discs worn and pitted

Both rear discs badly pitted and corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre has damage to inner wall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre inner wall damaged

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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KE55 NUK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE55 NUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KE55 NUK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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