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HN55 BHP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,622 mi
Last recorded128,622 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 BHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,475 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 107,495 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate faded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 95,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 86,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 82,680 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 71,109 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,733 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,561 miles

n/s+o/s front+rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s+o/s front+rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,123 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,924 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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HN55 BHP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN55 BHP, 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 HN55 BHP registered?

HN55 BHP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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