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KV05 FMG

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,859 mi
Last recorded136,859 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 FMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 136,859 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 136,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,886 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 119,379 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,920 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 93,721 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 93,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 85,612 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Dec 2016 84,580 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 84,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,279 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 74,913 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 74,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 70,328 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,319 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,175 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,572 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 31,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre--no cord exposure.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 29,216 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,320 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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KV05 FMG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV05 FMG, 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 KV05 FMG registered?

KV05 FMG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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