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FY55 HXV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,256 mi
Last recorded129,256 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 129,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 124,291 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 121,339 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 115,375 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 107,878 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 107,878 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 105,123 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 105,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 88,266 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,935 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 43,330 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,296 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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FY55 HXV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY55 HXV, 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 FY55 HXV registered?

FY55 HXV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 HXV safe to buy?

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