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HV55 DVK

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,586 mi
Last recorded116,586 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 107,414 miles

led side light bulbs

Fail 3 Oct 2012 107,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

led side light bulbs

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,178 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 103,109 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre getting low

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2010 92,696 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,425 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,907 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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HV55 DVK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HV55 DVK, 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 DVK registered?

HV55 DVK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is HV55 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 DVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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