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GF05 HYY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,771 mi
Last recorded169,771 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 HYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,771 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wing slight corrosion

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 165,084 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 156,901 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 156,901 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 149,802 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 149,802 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 143,203 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 137,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 9 Jun 2014 137,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,629 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 17 Jun 2013 125,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jun 2012 115,109 miles

Both front tyres 4mm

Exhaust mountings slightly corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Jun 2012 115,109 miles

Both front tyres 4mm

Exhaust mountings slightly corroded

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

Offside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,229 miles

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

Offside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2011 104,229 miles

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

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

Offside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,753 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 74,713 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,871 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 64,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GF05 HYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GF05 HYY, 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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GF05 HYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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