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KU55 UTP

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 UTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,897 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 89,896 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,472 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 86,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,975 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,814 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 78,102 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 73,632 miles

Engine covers not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,127 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,329 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,244 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,108 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,179 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,202 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)

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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KU55 UTP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KU55 UTP, 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 KU55 UTP?

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What year was KU55 UTP registered?

KU55 UTP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KU55 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 UTP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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