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SW05 HEJ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

167,910 mi
Last recorded167,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 HEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 167,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Mar 2018 157,526 miles

Oil leak

Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2017 147,346 miles

Both rear tyre worn on inner edge!

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides very low on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 109,996 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,125 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 90,125 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 84,902 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,494 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,798 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 16,614 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 HEJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HEJ, 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 HEJ registered?

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

Is SW05 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW05 HEJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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