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VU55 KDZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,664 mi
Last recorded107,664 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 KDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 107,664 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 101,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,718 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 90,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 83,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 77,864 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 62,799 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,694 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 38,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 38,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge/shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 34,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 34,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 25,754 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 25,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 21,650 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 15,921 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,573 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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VU55 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU55 KDZ, 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 VU55 KDZ registered?

VU55 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is VU55 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 KDZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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