MOT Status
ValidMileage
75,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy driveshaft carrier bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy driveshaft carrier bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall heavily cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + cracked - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread - worn on inner edge - cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush splitting not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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DE05 HVH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 DE05 HVH, 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 DE05 HVH registered?
DE05 HVH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is DE05 HVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE05 HVH shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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