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GL05 DHJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 DHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 136,089 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 136,053 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 126,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 119,073 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 119,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,908 miles

front pads worn low

n/s rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 71,833 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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GL05 DHJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 DHJ, 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 GL05 DHJ registered?

GL05 DHJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is GL05 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 DHJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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