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HN55 HCL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,706 mi
Last recorded172,706 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 HCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 172,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 172,593 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 170,012 miles

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner tread

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner tread

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust pipe mount welds broken

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

tow bar corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2024 169,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre smooth on inner tread

Offside Front tyre smooth on inner tread

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust pipe mount welds broken

Road wheel slightly distorted All (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine,side sill covers fitted

tow bar corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 166,870 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust tail pipe mount broken

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine,side sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2023 166,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer shield deteriorated

Rear exhaust tail pipe mount broken

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine,side sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2022 163,836 miles

engine,side sill covers ditted

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Rear pipe mount broken

Rear tyre heavily perished and wearing on inner treads

Road wheel slightly distorted all alloys (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 163,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour 581 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Rear pipe mount broken

Rear tyre heavily perished and wearing on inner treads

Road wheel slightly distorted all alloys (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

engine,side sill covers ditted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 161,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Screen damaged

Tow bar corroding

Fail 13 Dec 2021 161,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Screen damaged

Tow bar corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2020 157,735 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Screen damaged

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Tow bar corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2020 157,735 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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Screen damaged

Slight travel/freeplay in parking brake lever

Tow bar corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2019 155,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Screen damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2018 150,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2017 145,629 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded/detached

rear road springs corroding

slight distortion nearside front wheel

slight perishing front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Dec 2016 141,548 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish

rear exhaust mount corroded/detached

rear road springs corroding

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Fail 20 Dec 2016 141,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to perish

rear exhaust mount corroded/detached

rear road springs corroding

slight distortion nearside front wheel

Pass 29 Dec 2015 135,562 miles

front lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mount detatched

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,111 miles

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

centre exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 19 Dec 2013 118,575 miles

centre exhaust box corroding.

rear exhaust mount detatched.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 98,431 miles

nearside front tyre on wear limit.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,577 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 78,559 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 78,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 65,129 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 65,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

motor under tray is slightly insecure

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 HCL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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