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HV55 OXK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

194,923 mi
Last recorded194,923 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 OXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2022 194,923 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 183,622 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 171,349 miles

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at offside front track rod end

Fail 18 Feb 2020 171,349 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at offside front track rod end

Pass 25 Sep 2018 164,636 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replace!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 164,574 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55v16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replace!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 159,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner edge, close to showing cords. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and split in tread.

Oil leak ()

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

Service warning on dash info display.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 157,103 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 157,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,281 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 140,124 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Sep 2014 140,124 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)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 126,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 126,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 111,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,771 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,771 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 81,171 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 66,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 53,463 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 53,463 miles

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

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 OXK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

HV55 OXK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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