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HV54 HMC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,734 mi
Last recorded65,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 HMC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 65,734 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 64,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 64,843 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 61,384 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 57,642 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,276 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,700 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,312 miles

Front wiper blades smearing but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has a light misting of oil

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,165 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,560 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,995 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 40,995 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 38,689 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,551 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 33,188 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 28,745 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,501 miles

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

Offside Front 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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HV54 HMC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 HV54 HMC, 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 HV54 HMC registered?

HV54 HMC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is HV54 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 HMC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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