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GV05 HCJ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,985 mi
Last recorded128,985 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 HCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 128,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 123,220 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 117,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 105,660 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 105,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 98,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,767 miles

all tyres perished on sidewalls (not to cords)

Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all tyres perished on sidewalls (not to cords)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,133 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deep cut to outer sidewall not to cords

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,912 miles

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

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

osr tyre load and speed rating different to others

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,750 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,503 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,654 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,279 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,760 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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GV05 HCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV05 HCJ, 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 GV05 HCJ registered?

GV05 HCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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