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DU55 HDO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 151,095 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt buckle under the child seat on the offside seat ()

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Direction indicator insecure cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 151,095 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt buckle under the child seat on the offside seat ()

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

Nearside Front bumper slightly damage

Offside Direction indicator insecure cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 141,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre side wall deteriorated ( runflat) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside mirror/indicator cover missing

Fail 1 Jul 2017 141,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions close to limit (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre side wall deteriorated ( runflat) ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside mirror/indicator cover missing

Pass 11 Jul 2016 131,935 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Offside Front Tyre damaged on outer wall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail on Tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 115,090 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 115,076 miles

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 106,095 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 97,639 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 87,162 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,128 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 75,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 53,454 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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DU55 HDO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU55 HDO, 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 DU55 HDO registered?

DU55 HDO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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