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HN05 VPU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,640 mi
Last recorded116,640 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,640 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

eng man light on

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,582 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,894 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,252 miles

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

both front suspension erm rear bushes worn

both rear discs worn

engine oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2011 89,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

osf suspension arm rear bush splitt

osf tyre worn and has been run flat

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2010 83,719 miles

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)

Fail 5 May 2010 83,719 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2009 73,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,550 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 VPU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPU, 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 HN05 VPU registered?

HN05 VPU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is HN05 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 VPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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