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HG55 GYB

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,923 mi
Last recorded114,923 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 GYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,923 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 114,923 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,836 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,524 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 89,524 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,422 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,424 miles

osr and nsr indicators faded

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,737 miles

both front tyre on sidewall has perished

n/s/r tyre on outer edge is weaing worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 50,088 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 42,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,251 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,061 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,890 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 26,832 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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HG55 GYB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG55 GYB, 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 HG55 GYB registered?

HG55 GYB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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