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HV55 WKY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,199 mi
Last recorded189,199 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 WKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 189,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 176,535 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 164,944 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 163,219 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 135,767 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 135,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 128,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,998 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2008 105,186 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 104,443 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 WKY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

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

Is HV55 WKY safe to buy?

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