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SW05 HDU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,737 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 63,141 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 55,499 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front to rear rigid brake pipes reacting/corroding under coating

Fail 11 Jul 2023 55,499 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front to rear rigid brake pipes reacting/corroding under coating

Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,412 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 49,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 39,152 miles

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

front wiper smearing

slight oil around engine

Pass 19 Jun 2019 37,037 miles

Offside reverse light not working

oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,075 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 35,075 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 33,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 33,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,814 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,510 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 28,510 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 23,703 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 21,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 18,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 12,239 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 12,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,876 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 HDU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SW05 HDU, 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 SW05 HDU registered?

SW05 HDU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SW05 HDU safe to buy?

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