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KN55 JOV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 JOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 79,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,586 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,540 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 71,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 69,349 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 69,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 67,734 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 62,548 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 57,793 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 57,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 45,779 miles

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

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

emissions too low to register on analyser

Pass 1 Sep 2014 40,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Sep 2013 36,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,604 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,837 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,501 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 18,655 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 14,506 miles

front tyres 2mm min

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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KN55 JOV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KN55 JOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN55 JOV?

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What year was KN55 JOV registered?

KN55 JOV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is KN55 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN55 JOV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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