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HY55 JNF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,660 mi
Last recorded124,660 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 JNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,660 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 95,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,021 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and misshaped.

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Door mirror casing damaged.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing and misshaped.

Engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge.

Offside Door mirror casing damaged.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 75,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,394 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

O/S door mirror repaired with tape

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,700 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside door mirror & indicator repeater taped up

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2011 41,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside door mirror & indicator repeater taped up

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,170 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 33,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,267 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,137 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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HY55 JNF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HY55 JNF, 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 HY55 JNF registered?

HY55 JNF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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