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SP54 HHB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,177 mi
Last recorded74,177 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 74,177 miles

exhaust front support broken (system still secure

Pass 22 May 2015 55,971 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 55,971 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 55,512 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/f tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,039 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,281 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 53,022 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,042 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,898 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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SP54 HHB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SP54 HHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP54 HHB registered?

SP54 HHB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is SP54 HHB safe to buy?

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