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HN55 XHD

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,590 mi
Last recorded116,590 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 XHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,590 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 116,589 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 111,173 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 111,173 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 96,707 miles

NSF AND NSR TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

NSF AND NSR TYRE WALLS HAVE SLIGHT DAMAGE.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 87,347 miles

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

cut in side wall n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2011 75,750 miles

CHIP IN O/S WINDSCREEN ZONE A SMALLER THAN 10mm

CUTS IN ALL TYRE TREADS NO CHORDS SHOWING

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 75,750 miles

CHIP IN O/S WINDSCREEN ZONE A SMALLER THAN 10mm

CUTS IN ALL TYRE TREADS NO CHORDS SHOWING

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,274 miles

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

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

cut in wall n/s/f tyre

front brake discs worn

n/s/r wheelbearing noisey

Pass 17 Dec 2009 51,539 miles

dampness showing around o/s gearbox drive shaft seal

Fail 11 Dec 2008 40,089 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,089 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 XHD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

HN55 XHD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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