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HN05 LUY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

188,908 mi
Last recorded188,908 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 188,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 183,379 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 178,762 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2016 173,188 miles

BOTH FRONT STRUT TOP MOUNTS NOISEY

SLIGHT PLAY OSF BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 26 May 2015 164,725 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 143,006 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

windscreen cracked not in view of road

Pass 15 May 2013 128,123 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

crack on n/s windscreen out swept aera

rear discs poor

Pass 16 May 2012 112,508 miles

screen cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 97,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 93,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 May 2008 59,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 59,239 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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HN05 LUY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HN05 LUY, 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 HN05 LUY registered?

HN05 LUY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is HN05 LUY safe to buy?

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