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M22 KUA

2005 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 KUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,205 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/55r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 131,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 161,134 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 124,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 124,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,714 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 155,324 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 155,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,195 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 108,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 153,827 miles

Head lamp misting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 153,822 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Head lamp misting

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes Separating Slightly Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 150,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 145,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 145,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,958 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,883 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,659 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 64,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx80%worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 111,013 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,945 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,801 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,291 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 71,449 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,775 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2010 66,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 56,931 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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M22 KUA is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M22 KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M22 KUA is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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