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KP55 VCZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,822 mi
Last recorded142,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 VCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 142,822 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin os/ns both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os/ns both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 138,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 138,908 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 134,623 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 134,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 130,420 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 125,881 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 120,928 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 117,850 miles

auxiliary belt frayed/worn

exhaust rear bracket broken away from exhaust

osr brake binding

Pass 30 Jun 2018 111,424 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 111,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads very low advise replace asap

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer side lamp bulb not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both brake discs worn

unable to open boot

Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer side lamp bulb not working

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both brake discs worn

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

unable to open boot

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,908 miles

Offside Rear Inner side lamp

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner side lamp

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 87,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,906 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers wiper blade slightly leaving smears

Fail 7 Jul 2014 75,506 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers wiper blade slightly leaving smears

nearside front tyre has a cut on outter sidewall but no cords are exposed

Pass 7 Jul 2013 61,602 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2012 51,049 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 50,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 27,020 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,183 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 VCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KP55 VCZ, 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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KP55 VCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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