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HJ55 SGX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,854 mi
Last recorded108,854 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 108,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 108,854 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 92,059 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 92,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 80,194 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2018 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

front suspension arm bushes worn o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on inner edge

sill covers fitted

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s steering rack has slight oil leakage

Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s steering rack has slight oil leakage

Pass 16 Aug 2013 49,423 miles

Oil leak

steering rack area oily

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,054 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 38,894 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,894 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,667 miles

Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 20,311 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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HJ55 SGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HJ55 SGX, 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 HJ55 SGX registered?

HJ55 SGX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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