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HN55 XHB

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,208 mi
Last recorded74,208 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 74,208 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 74,208 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 72,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 65,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 59,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 56,485 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 54,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,784 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Nov 2016 51,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,213 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,206 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake pads approx 80% worn

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,610 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,266 miles

plastic sills

Fail 19 Nov 2010 32,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

plastic sills

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 19,736 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 XHB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HN55 XHB, 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 HN55 XHB registered?

HN55 XHB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is HN55 XHB safe to buy?

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