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HY05 MKE

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,402 mi
Last recorded114,402 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 114,402 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 114,318 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 106,497 miles

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))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 106,497 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 99,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 99,469 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 93,472 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 88,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 78,005 miles

all coilsprings corroding

corrosion on exhaust system around hangers

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2015 78,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,342 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 68,342 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 41,475 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 35,068 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,428 miles

small chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

small chips in windscreen

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 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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