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SW05 HAA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,990 mi
Last recorded170,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 170,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 165,336 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

Fail 29 Sep 2017 165,265 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front strut top bearing stiff

Pass 16 Sep 2016 153,990 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 153,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 142,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 142,707 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 128,957 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 128,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 116,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,746 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,425 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,678 miles

steering and susp slight // brakes req strip checkk // b.discs/due to standing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,383 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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SW05 HAA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW05 HAA, 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 SW05 HAA registered?

SW05 HAA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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