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HK05 CXJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,926 mi
Last recorded137,926 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 137,926 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2015 124,591 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 110,398 miles

service warning on

Pass 14 May 2013 98,938 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 98,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front corner marker inoperative (orange one)

nearside rear inner sidelight inoperative

Pass 4 May 2012 83,418 miles

Chips to windscreen

Fail 4 May 2012 83,410 miles

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

chips to windscreen

nearside front tyre, very worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 64,704 miles

Nearside rear position lamp inner bulb not working

Pass 24 Apr 2010 444,044 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 43,876 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,480 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

front and rear tyres differant makes

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,801 miles

front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

small chips in windscreen

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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HK05 CXJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HK05 CXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK05 CXJ registered?

HK05 CXJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is HK05 CXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 CXJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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