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HV55 XKG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 43,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 36,824 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,573 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,275 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XKG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

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

Is HV55 XKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 XKG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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