MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advanced corrosion to exhaust in places
both front lower arm rear bushes worn soft & snatching
both front tyres badly worn on edges
engine covers & undertrays fitted
front brake discs worn & lipped & pads worn very low
rear heatshield insecure
temp repair to offside mirror glass
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
temp repair to offside mirror glass
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing unevenly ( tracking required )
both rear indicator bulbs off colour
engine oil low topped up 1x litre
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres wearing unevenly ( tracking required )
both rear indicator bulbs off colour
engine oil low topped up 1x litre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HJ55 ZVW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HJ55 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?
HJ55 ZVW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is HJ55 ZVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for HJ55 ZVW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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