2005 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · HJ05 KSE
2005 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 139,338 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,338 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 KSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
- 139,338 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ05 KSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (HJ05 KSE) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”.
HJ05 KSE Mileage History
- 13/03/2024133,753 mi
- 20/03/2024134,028 mi+275 mi
- 07/04/2025137,105 mi+3,077 mi
- 15/04/2025137,134 mi+29 mi
- 09/04/2026139,338 mi+2,204 mi
Average of roughly 2,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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