MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater insecure lens damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component leaking Rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
all coilsprings corroding
corrosion on exhaust system around hangers
rear suspension bushes deteriorating
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
STRONG ADVISE poor light intensity from nearside dipped beam
all coilsprings corroding
corrosion on exhaust system around hangers
oil leak evident from nearside driveshaft oilseal
rear suspension bushes deteriorating
all rear suspension bush's starting to deteriorate
both front tyres feathered, perished heavier in places, worn on inner edge and slightly out of shape
exhaust corroding more so around mounts
front wishbone rear bush's starting to split heavily in places and deteriorated
o/s headlamp aim on upper limit (adjuster siezed)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
all rear suspension bush's starting to deteriorate
both rear tyres worn bias to inner edge, feathered, out of shape and perisehd heavier in places
exhaust system corroded more so around mounting brackets, rear heatshield loose around 1x fixing
front pads low, front discs worn
front wishbone rear bush's starting to split heavily in places and deteriorated
hand brake abit high starts registering in rollers on 3 clicks
o/s headlamp aim on upper limit (adjuster siezed)
battery weak (went flat during test)
boot ajar warning lamp intermittantly illuminating, boot shut
engine management lamp illuminated
engine oil level on minimum
exhaust system hangers corroding, tailpipe heatshield loose around 1 fixing
front brakes worn
front wishbone arm rear bushes deteriorated
light corrosion on all brake discs >10%
offside rear outer sidelight inoperative
rear suspension bushes deteriorating
wet with oil around nearside driveshaft oilstal
engine top cover fitted
front tyres wearing bias to inner edge
front wishbone arm rear bushes perished, offside bush beginning to split, 5/10% at present
slight corrosion on all coilsprings
slight corrosion on exhaust system, particurlarly around hangers at rear
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight glazing on both ancillary drive belts
slight stain on steering rack
windscreen stonechipped
alternator noisy
engine management lamp illuminated
engine oil leveol very low (strong advise)
engine top cover fitted
front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and just beginning to split
handbrake reserve travel slightly low
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside headlamp washer jet leaking fluid
slight corrosion on exhaust system
slight corrosion on front brake discs
slight oilstains on power steering rack
slight play in steering column bushes
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
small chips in windscreen
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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HY05 MKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 HY05 MKE, 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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HY05 MKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.
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