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71 HBB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,365 mi
Last recorded44,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 HBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,365 miles

exhaust deteriated

handbrake has a long travel

Fail 10 Jul 2013 44,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriated

handbrake has a long travel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 41,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,526 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,522 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 31,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,528 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 21,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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71 HBB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 71 HBB, 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 71 HBB registered?

71 HBB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 71 HBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 HBB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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