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HV55 DXH

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,503 mi
Last recorded144,503 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 DXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 144,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 136,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 122,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 122,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working new bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,420 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 103,641 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,966 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 92,422 miles

both headlamps are on the minimum beam pattern requirements

Fail 4 Sep 2017 91,589 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,171 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre has some damage to outer sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,109 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 72,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,707 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,274 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 32,469 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,469 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 DXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH registered?

HV55 DXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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