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HY05 MJE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,905 mi
Last recorded92,905 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 89,073 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 87,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 82,475 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

minor body damage n/s/f and grill

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,292 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 75,292 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,752 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 58,725 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,644 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 51,014 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 49,255 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 49,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,279 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front control arm rear bush breaking up

Pass 16 Feb 2015 43,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,295 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 36,346 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 32,482 miles

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

slight dent in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,482 miles

slight dent in nearside front wheel rim

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,364 miles

minor stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 15,817 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 15,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HY05 MJE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc 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 HY05 MJE, 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 HY05 MJE registered?

HY05 MJE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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