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KP55 KKL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 KKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 89,496 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 70,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 52,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 47,504 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 42,767 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 42,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,982 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 31,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low and cracked on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and low outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 31,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 25,507 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 19,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 13,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 6,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 6,649 miles

All four tyres are cracking near wheel rims and starting to perish.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 6,159 miles

nsf outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 27 Oct 2009 4,961 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 4,365 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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KP55 KKL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KP55 KKL, 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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What year was KP55 KKL registered?

KP55 KKL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is KP55 KKL safe to buy?

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