MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Wing panel Damaged, Not likely to cause injury
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Seat full of stuff not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged
Rear 2nd row seat was full of stuff not allowing full inspection adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wing mirror slightly damaged
Rear 2nd row seat was full of stuff not allowing full inspection adult belt
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HD05 HBL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HD05 HBL, 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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HD05 HBL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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