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FH05 HXL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,690 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,518 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,609 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 30,847 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,753 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 25,980 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,194 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 HXL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH05 HXL, 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 FH05 HXL registered?

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

Is FH05 HXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 HXL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH05 HXL have outstanding finance?

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