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HV55 DWE

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DWE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 137,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 130,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 125,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 119,108 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)

Fail 16 May 2017 118,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2016 110,840 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 103,974 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 103,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 95,108 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 4 Jun 2013 88,394 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 68,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 65,405 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 54,978 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 47,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 47,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,704 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 DWE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DWE, 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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HV55 DWE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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