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HV55 XKF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,915 mi
Last recorded84,915 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 84,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 83,095 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 80,020 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 80,019 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 74,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 70,690 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2020 68,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,450 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 59,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 59,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Crown and sidewall Badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,945 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 54,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

temp repair to offside mirror body

Pass 23 May 2016 52,414 miles

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to unbond

both front tyres worn on edges

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

offside door mirror secured with tape

stonechips in front screen

very slight oil stains on steering rack

Fail 23 May 2016 52,414 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to unbond

both front tyres worn on edges

front wiper blades just starting to smear screen

offside door mirror secured with tape

stonechips in front screen

very slight oil stains on steering rack

Pass 14 May 2015 50,681 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Fail 14 May 2015 50,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 7 May 2014 44,898 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 39,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Slight damage sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 39,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight damage sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 33,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 30,603 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,066 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 23,356 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,356 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,055 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 XKF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

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

Is HV55 XKF safe to buy?

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