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LL05 KNN

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,879 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,233 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded

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

Front brake pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2023 64,161 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 64,161 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 64,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 63,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,716 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,529 miles

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 4 Jul 2019 62,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,487 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,226 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 56,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,697 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 47,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,520 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 36,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 24,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,068 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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LL05 KNN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 LL05 KNN, 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 LL05 KNN registered?

LL05 KNN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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