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RE05 HKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,205 mi
Last recorded185,205 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 HKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 185,205 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 173,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 160,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 147,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 134,752 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 134,752 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

eml came on in test

n/s/f side marker inop

o/s/f tyre has a cut in inner side wall but cords not showing

Fail 26 Feb 2013 128,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

eml came on in test

n/s/f side marker inop

o/s/f tyre has a cut in inner side wall but cords not showing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 116,496 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 116,496 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,598 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,731 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 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKJ, 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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RE05 HKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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