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HN55 PTU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,625 mi
Last recorded139,625 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 PTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,625 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 139,625 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle ns slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 138,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested Crank pulley faulty (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 132,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,101 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,956 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 125,086 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 119,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 119,574 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 102,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 102,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 90,528 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,237 miles

rear brake discs & pads appear worn

Fail 8 Sep 2011 82,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake discs & pads appear worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,814 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,137 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,438 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 45,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PTU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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