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FH05 HXF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,276 mi
Last recorded106,276 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HXF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 106,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 100,368 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 100,368 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,965 miles

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,645 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 76,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to crack

Fail 16 May 2016 76,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 15 May 2015 69,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 69,947 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 May 2014 63,347 miles

nearside rear tyre badly stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 56,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 49,459 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 43,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2011 43,076 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,735 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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FH05 HXF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH05 HXF, 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

How do I check the history of FH05 HXF?

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What year was FH05 HXF registered?

FH05 HXF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FH05 HXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HXF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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