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RE05 HHK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,834 mi
Last recorded146,834 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 146,834 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 25 Jul 2017 146,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 18 Mar 2016 137,384 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 31 Mar 2015 127,017 miles

Air conditioning pipe at front, insecure near crankshaft pulley

Pass 4 Apr 2014 114,831 miles

Air conditioning pipe insecure at front near crankshaft pulley

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,901 miles

Air conditioning pipe insecure at engine, close to serpentine belt pulley

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Air conditioning pipe insecure at engine, close to serpentine belt pulley

Offside rear tyre uneven wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,778 miles

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

offside front tyre uneven wear and on limit

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,071 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,755 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,755 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,862 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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RE05 HHK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE05 HHK, 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 RE05 HHK registered?

RE05 HHK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is RE05 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 HHK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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