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RE05 HJK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,449 mi
Last recorded75,449 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 75,449 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 75,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,833 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 65,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 63,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 62,495 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 62,177 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,969 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 60,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 14 Jun 2018 52,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,599 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 45,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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 7 Jun 2016 42,364 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,075 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 37,548 miles

Very slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 29,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 29,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,428 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,406 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 HJK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 RE05 HJK, 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 HJK registered?

RE05 HJK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RE05 HJK safe to buy?

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