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GL54 MHU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,608 mi
Last recorded113,608 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 MHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 113,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 104,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 104,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working not moving (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 93,128 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 85,911 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,580 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 74,051 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 66,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,821 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to lower parts of both front road springs

corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,719 miles

Both head lamp , aims on bottom limit

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Part of centre stop lamp notworking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tread low on inner edge of o.s.f tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,280 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,146 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,331 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 50,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,706 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,759 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,759 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 34,300 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,436 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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GL54 MHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GL54 MHU, 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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What year was GL54 MHU registered?

GL54 MHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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