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DA05 HSN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 107,015 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 93,021 miles

rear tyres badly worn on the inside edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear tyres badly worn on the inside edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,809 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

chils/booster seat to near side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,764 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 74,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 69,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside mirror head as slight damage

Pass 25 Jun 2011 41,688 miles

both rear tryes are showing signs of ageing also worn down to 3mm

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 25,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 25,078 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,634 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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DA05 HSN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DA05 HSN, 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 DA05 HSN registered?

DA05 HSN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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