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HX55 DMU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,493 mi
Last recorded90,493 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 DMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 90,493 miles

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))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 90,492 miles

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))

Pass 5 May 2025 87,443 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,959 miles

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 ()

Fail 28 Jun 2024 82,742 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Jun 2023 80,958 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 80,949 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 74,040 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 74,040 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 65,846 miles

Both rear tyres stepping and badly perished on tread

Engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2021 65,846 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,409 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 57,409 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,509 miles

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.

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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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.

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