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GD05 HUH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

193,121 mi
Last recorded193,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 HUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 193,121 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 193,111 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 183,261 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 183,261 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 171,240 miles

Front Both tyres feathering on inner edges

Fuel cap broken but still maintaining a seal

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

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

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

Offside Front knocking noise heard unable to locate source

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

Fail 4 Jun 2016 171,240 miles

Front Both tyres feathering on inner edges

Fuel cap broken but still maintaining a seal

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

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

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

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

Offside Front knocking noise heard unable to locate source

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 159,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2014 146,205 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 137,924 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 137,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 123,482 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 102,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,040 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 86,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,497 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,497 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GD05 HUH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GD05 HUH, 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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GD05 HUH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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