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HJ55 ZVL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2023 110,596 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 103,720 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 103,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at dpf pressure sensor hose burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 102,609 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2020 102,557 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,967 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,941 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread grooves (215/45/18

engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,303 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,811 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 4 Oct 2013 49,392 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,607 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR EDGE OF TREAD,215/45R18W

front brake discs slightly corroded inner surface

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 46,171 miles

advisory antipollution pipe disconnected at rear

advisory both rear flasher bulbs starting to discolour

advisory front brake discs excessivly pitted on inner faces

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

advisory screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,171 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

advisory antipollution pipe disconnected at rear

advisory both rear flasher bulbs starting to discolour

advisory front brake discs excessivly pitted on inner faces

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

advisory screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Oct 2010 44,668 miles

advisory front brake discs corroded and pitted on inner surface

advisory rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2009 43,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,109 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,708 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,708 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZVL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ55 ZVL, 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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HJ55 ZVL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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