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FD05 HWX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,301 mi
Last recorded132,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 121,722 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 121,159 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2017 109,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 100,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 95,205 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2014 90,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2013 86,027 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 82,892 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 80,151 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 80,151 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,506 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,429 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 35,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FD05 HWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FD05 HWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 HWX registered?

FD05 HWX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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