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LD05 KPO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 KPO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 97,031 miles

Central Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 94,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 94,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 91,224 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 88,167 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,997 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,285 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,422 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,023 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,073 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 37,167 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 29,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 11,163 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 4,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 4,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 3,446 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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LD05 KPO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LD05 KPO, 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 LD05 KPO registered?

LD05 KPO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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