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GX54 HVK

2005 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,917 mi
Last recorded158,917 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 158,917 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 144,008 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 144,008 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

vehicle has electrical fault with door locks

Pass 15 Jun 2011 154,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 154,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 150,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has a crack out of the swept area just under the offside wiper blade

Fail 11 Jun 2010 150,616 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

windscreen has a crack out of the swept area just under the offside wiper blade

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 99,400 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 HVK is a 2005 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVK, 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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What year was GX54 HVK registered?

GX54 HVK is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 2005.

Is GX54 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX54 HVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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