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HV05 YYG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 161,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear PETROL CAP DAMAGE BUT STILL SEALING OK .

Pass 8 Aug 2020 157,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge, also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust mount detached but system still secure

Fail 8 Aug 2020 157,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 starting to wear on inner edge, also starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust mount detached but system still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2019 152,233 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,602 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 142,519 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge also cracking on both shoulders

Offside Rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge also cracking on both shoulders

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 129,236 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated on dash board

Fail 5 Aug 2017 128,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

engine management light illuminated on dash board

Pass 9 Aug 2016 111,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,951 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Front brake pads worn approx 75%

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/50/17

engine management light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 89,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 80,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 80,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 74,105 miles

N/S/F runing light n/w

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2012 74,105 miles

N/S/F runing light n/w

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,378 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 65,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 55,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 40,502 miles

chip in windscreen

full engine cover and under tray fitted

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm and both rear tyres are slightly distorted

wipers are smeary

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,962 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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HV05 YYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HV05 YYG, 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 HV05 YYG registered?

HV05 YYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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