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A18 HPR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HPR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 120,027 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 116,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 113,485 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 113,472 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant low

Pass 19 Jan 2023 111,285 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 111,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 107,828 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,800 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,057 miles

middle silencer outer metal skin rusting/peeling away

Fail 25 Jan 2021 102,057 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side efficiency low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

middle silencer outer metal skin rusting/peeling away

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,538 miles

exhaust silencer outer metal skin peeling away

handbrake near end of travel, (12 clicks).

Fail 21 Jan 2020 100,528 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer gaiter, inner side no securing clip not attached and gaiter splitting. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer metal skin peeling away

handbrake near end of travel, (12 clicks).

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,571 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 87,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 86,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 9 May 2016 86,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Pass 8 Jan 2015 80,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust box outer skin corroding

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,495 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 65,719 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,149 miles

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

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge N/S/F tyre low on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2010 46,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 27,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A18 HPR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A18 HPR, 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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A18 HPR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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