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RF55 KLC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,652 mi
Last recorded156,652 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 KLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 152,618 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,701 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 141,754 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 21 Oct 2020 137,475 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,945 miles

bnoth offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly at fron flexible joint

Fail 9 Oct 2019 132,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bnoth offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust blowing slightly at fron flexible joint

Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,950 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 125,950 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 118,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 118,226 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,115 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,753 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit

rear brake pads look low

Fail 5 Oct 2015 102,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres worn on inner edge and on legal limit

rear brake pads look low

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,492 miles

rear tyes both offside and nearside worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 93,371 miles

rear tyres both offside and nearside worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,716 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 85,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 81,093 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 77,737 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 77,737 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,159 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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RF55 KLC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF55 KLC, 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 RF55 KLC registered?

RF55 KLC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is RF55 KLC safe to buy?

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