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AJ55 HSV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,512 mi
Last recorded151,512 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 HSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 151,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 151,512 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush splitting (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox oil leak drive shaft seal

o/s rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015 118,810 miles

both dips on lower limit adj u/s

o/s drive shaft seal oil leak

o/s front shocker damp on top

Pass 1 Oct 2014 104,699 miles

oil leak on gearbox drive shaft seal

suggest tracking fronts slightly worn uneven

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,716 miles

oil leak on o/s driveshaft gear box oil seal

suggest tracking fronts wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 76,932 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 76,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,412 miles

near side front tyre has small cut on outer sholder

near side rear tyre slightly worn uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,542 miles

bothside rear indicator are little pale should replace.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,411 miles

Front tyres are very worn at inner shoulders.

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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AJ55 HSV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ55 HSV, 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 AJ55 HSV registered?

AJ55 HSV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AJ55 HSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 HSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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