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DA05 HSU

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,763 mi
Last recorded66,763 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body

Fail 20 Nov 2018 66,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under body

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,908 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushed perishing but no excess play

general light corrosion under vehicle

sill covers fitted to vehicle preventing inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2016 54,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, inner pads not visible (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs slight lip, pads 4 - 5mm, inner pads not visible

under trays / covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 7 Dec 2015 53,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,053 miles

front brake discs lipped pads 4mm

rear brake pads 4 - 5mm

Fail 26 Nov 2014 51,053 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped pads 4mm

rear brake pads 4 - 5mm

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 41,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 41,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 29,353 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,648 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 HSU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HSU, 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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DA05 HSU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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