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HY05 MKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,002 mi
Last recorded64,002 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 MKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 64,002 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 64,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 48,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,147 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,005 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 30,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,369 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

near side rear tyre is void of tread on its inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 16,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,297 miles

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 MKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

HY05 MKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HY05 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 MKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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