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KN55 JPJ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,931 mi
Last recorded82,931 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 JPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,931 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 80,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 78,854 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall - driven on flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 77,626 miles

rear pads on limit

minor oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,601 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

minor oil leak

rear pads on limit

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 74,343 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,998 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre low on edges

o/s driveshaft slight noise

Pass 25 Jun 2020 67,336 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,960 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Dec 2017 61,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,584 miles

Both rear tyre cut on inner sidewall and worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror cover missing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 50,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre cut on inner sidewall and worn on inner edge

Nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 8 Aug 2015 50,374 miles

both front tyres inner edge getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,075 miles

front wipers poor cond

off side front inner c.v boot leaking grease at inner clamp

off side rear track control arm bush starting too come unbonded

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 19,021 miles

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 JPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 JPJ, 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

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What year was KN55 JPJ registered?

KN55 JPJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is KN55 JPJ safe to buy?

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