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HN55 GVP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,175 mi
Last recorded171,175 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 GVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 171,175 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 171,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 154,685 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and slight out of shape on inner edge (205/50R17). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge (205/50R17). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 154,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working Orange mark lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on tread and slight out of shape on inner edge (205/50R17). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn and out of shape on inner edge (205/50R17). (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 144,312 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 138,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 126,490 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,172 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,233 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes split

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 5 Jul 2014 91,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower arm rear bushes split

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SLIGHT DELAMINATION REAR NO. PLATE

SMALL NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE

SOME CUTS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,736 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front wipers smear

Pass 11 Jul 2011 48,679 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 43,571 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 43,571 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,130 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 29,443 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 GVP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 HN55 GVP, 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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HN55 GVP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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