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FD55 HZV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

181,259 mi
Last recorded181,259 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 181,259 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 181,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 168,449 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 168,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 158,735 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Fail 4 Mar 2024 158,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2023 149,540 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 149,538 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 142,789 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 142,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front side marker light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,006 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Feb 2021 136,004 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2020 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 132,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 122,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,535 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight mist shaped

Pass 21 Dec 2015 102,353 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 102,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 98,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,811 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 83,424 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 83,424 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,764 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,430 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 41,794 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 31,804 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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FD55 HZV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FD55 HZV, 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 FD55 HZV registered?

FD55 HZV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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