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HD05 HBL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,728 mi
Last recorded155,728 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 HBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 155,728 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 149,421 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 149,417 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 144,631 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 142,222 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 142,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,744 miles

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))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 140,744 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 136,668 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 129,855 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 129,855 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 116,392 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 116,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 106,797 miles

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 95,846 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 85,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,844 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,709 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 35,875 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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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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