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HK05 CXU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,347 mi
Last recorded142,347 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 142,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 142,347 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,649 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 136,649 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 132,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 132,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 130,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 120,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,573 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 108,905 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 102,336 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 96,344 miles

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,848 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 85,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,559 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 74,135 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,135 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,077 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,034 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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HK05 CXU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK05 CXU, 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 HK05 CXU registered?

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

Is HK05 CXU safe to buy?

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