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LB05 HNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,481 mi
Last recorded170,481 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 170,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 167,892 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 159,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019

rear exhaust metal bracket broken

Pass 15 Feb 2018 133,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 133,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 121,957 miles

Offside Rear Slight rough wheel bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 121,957 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Slight rough wheel bearing

Pass 19 May 2016 114,072 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 99,066 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 84,313 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 70,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 70,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 52,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 44,625 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 38,049 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,541 miles

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Second rear view mirror fitted to front screen just outside zone A

Fail 18 May 2009 31,541 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Second rear view mirror fitted to front screen just outside zone A

Pass 19 May 2008 25,321 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 25,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LB05 HNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB05 HNJ, 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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LB05 HNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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