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HJ55 ZVU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,723 mi
Last recorded156,723 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 ZVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 156,723 miles

engine management light on

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 156,723 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management light on

o/s/f wing mirror cover missing

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 142,315 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 128,499 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 128,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 117,336 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2014 117,342 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,164 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 110,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2012 105,028 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges recommend front wheel alignment

Pass 25 Nov 2010 85,216 miles

Both offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,995 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 46,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU registered?

HJ55 ZVU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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