MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,493 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim adjuster inoperative - unable to PRS (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp aim adjuster inoperative - unable to PRS (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Water expansion tank for cooling system has holes in it.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Water expansion tank for cooling system has holes in it.
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Both rear tyres stepping and badly perished on tread
Engine cover fitted
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres stepping and badly perished on tread
Engine cover fitted
Front inner brake pads look low but unable to see fully
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Both front suspension top mounts slightly creaking
Both rear tyres stepping and perished
Engine cover fitted
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Both front suspension top mounts slightly creaking
Both rear tyres stepping and perished
Engine cover fitted
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All four tyres slightly perished in tread 205/55/16 91h
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX55 DMU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 HX55 DMU, 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 HX55 DMU registered?
HX55 DMU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is HX55 DMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for HX55 DMU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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