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KV55 FHG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

36,245 mi
Last recorded36,245 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 FHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 36,245 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 25,987 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,290 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 23,290 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 22,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,702 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 18,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 17,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 16,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,680 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 14,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 13,666 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,006 miles

Front windscreen wipers smearing screen

Pass 17 Aug 2010 12,206 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 11,339 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,474 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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KV55 FHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KV55 FHG, 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 KV55 FHG registered?

KV55 FHG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is KV55 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 FHG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV55 FHG have outstanding finance?

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