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MH55 XXO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

76,099 mi
Last recorded76,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 76,099 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 75,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 75,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 74,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 72,877 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 71,610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 70,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,883 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,084 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,248 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 65,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,175 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,481 miles

plastic trim fitted underbody

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,759 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 57,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 55,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,661 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,323 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,336 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 38,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,443 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,398 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,398 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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MH55 XXO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MH55 XXO, 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 MH55 XXO registered?

MH55 XXO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is MH55 XXO safe to buy?

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