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GX54 HVE

2005 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,758 mi
Last recorded198,758 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 HVE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 198,758 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 198,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front rod (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 190,672 miles

Both front and nearside rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn heavily on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 190,672 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front and nearside rear coil springs are slightly corroded

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on at time of test

Nearside front and offside rear tyres are worn heavily on outer edge

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 184,199 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 174,787 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2.3mm of tread

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

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre is worn on both edges and is on 2.5mm of tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 174,787 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both rear tyres are worn on both edges and are on 2.3mm of tread

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

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre is worn on both edges and is on 2.5mm of tread

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 161,489 miles

Oil leak

Both rear tyres are worn on both edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside front door skin corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 161,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres are worn on both edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside front door skin corroded

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Side trims fitted to vehicle making it difficult to inspect

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 146,575 miles

Air-bag warning lamp on at time of test

Centre and rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

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

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front door corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs starting to show signs of wear

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

Side trims fitted to vehicle making difficult to inspect

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jul 2011 134,250 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 134,250 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside front door skin corroded

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,942 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Corrosion forming on nearside front door skin

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

Front and rear brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,827 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,827 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 94,747 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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GX54 HVE is a 2005 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX54 HVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GX54 HVE is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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