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RJ55 HNY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,146 mi
Last recorded170,146 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 170,146 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 170,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 142,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 142,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 118,420 miles

windscreen chipped/cracked in swept area

Pass 9 Jun 2020 103,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,512 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,477 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,216 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,498 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,057 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,474 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slight noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,290 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 12,974 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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RJ55 HNY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RJ55 HNY, 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 RJ55 HNY registered?

RJ55 HNY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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