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LB05 HNK

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

209,194 mi
Last recorded209,194 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 209,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 209,190 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 207,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer C.V. Gaitor slight leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Apr 2025 207,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer C.V. Gaitor slight leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 203,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 199,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly stained (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 199,717 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly stained (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 192,930 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 192,930 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 182,779 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres wearing down

Fail 7 Apr 2021 182,765 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear tyres wearing down

Pass 27 Mar 2020 179,780 miles

parking brake low in effort

tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2020 179,780 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake low in effort

tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Apr 2019 166,746 miles

parking brake low in effort

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 151,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 139,633 miles

small stone chip in centre windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 128,120 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2016 128,120 miles

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

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,859 miles

all headlight adjusters faulty

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,859 miles

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

all headlight adjusters faulty

both front lower suspension arms bushes starting to deteriorate

front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge

slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 89,895 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Apr 2013 89,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,132 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 63,925 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 55,098 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,098 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,549 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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LB05 HNK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HNK, 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 LB05 HNK registered?

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

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