MOT Status
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130,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack damp
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack damp
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component off side of steering rack has heavy misting of oil (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering rack slightly damp
Both rear tyres cracking on tread
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear lower tie rod bushes perrished
steering rack slightly damp
slight misting around the steering rack
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs lipped
small split in n/s/r tyre wall no cord showing
rear tyre walls showing surface cracks
small chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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HV55 LHD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 LHD, 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 LHD registered?
HV55 LHD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2005.
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