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HT54 LMJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,271 mi
Last recorded129,271 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 LMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 129,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 127,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 125,134 miles

Engine Oil Low

Exhaust Flex Pipe Worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 26 Jul 2023 125,134 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine Oil Low

Exhaust Flex Pipe Worn

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Worn ()

Fail 24 Jul 2023 125,134 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Low

Exhaust Flex Pipe Worn

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bush Worn ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,943 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 121,943 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel Nut Damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 115,769 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 115,769 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 112,290 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 108,467 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 108,460 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 104,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Fail 18 Jul 2017 104,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 99,709 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,752 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing worn

Fail 7 Aug 2013 85,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 79,394 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 76,962 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,185 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 40,467 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 21,502 miles

Nearside 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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HT54 LMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HT54 LMJ, 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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HT54 LMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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