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HG05 YHB

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,672 mi
Last recorded91,672 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 YHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 88,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 74,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/R Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,404 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,732 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear disc's lipped

rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 57,118 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 51,431 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,974 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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HG05 YHB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HG05 YHB, 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 HG05 YHB registered?

HG05 YHB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HG05 YHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG05 YHB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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