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HV55 XKE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,405 mi
Last recorded167,405 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 167,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 164,508 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 160,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 158,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 144,623 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Aug 2021 133,163 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,482 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 101,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,984 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Aug 2019 91,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,632 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,333 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,326 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,034 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,284 miles

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

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

Offside front tyree worn on edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,779 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 35,773 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,803 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,293 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,824 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 XKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

HV55 XKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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