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HV55 DOH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,143 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,608 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 45,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2009 37,686 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 27,030 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in its tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,030 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in its tread

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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HV55 DOH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 DOH, 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 HV55 DOH registered?

HV55 DOH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is HV55 DOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 DOH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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