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DU55 HDX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,676 mi
Last recorded104,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 HDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 104,676 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 97,552 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,683 miles

Front wipers wearing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 77,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,066 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Offside rear tyre cracking on the side walls

Pass 29 Jul 2013 59,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 49,946 miles

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

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

both front lower arms rear bushes split

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,946 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes split

plastic covers fitted

rear brake pads look worn

Pass 30 Jul 2011 39,284 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 29,287 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 29,215 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

plastic covers and sills fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 21,016 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 21,004 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,401 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit, recommend further investigation.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 14,391 miles

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

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 HDX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU55 HDX, 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 HDX registered?

DU55 HDX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DU55 HDX safe to buy?

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