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V972 HTX

2005 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,459 mi
Last recorded107,459 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 HTX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,459 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 107,285 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,705 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 95,689 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 82,999 miles

BONNET securing catch was inoperative/faulty..have lubricated..

under bonnet padding is insecure and close to exhaust..

Fail 24 Jan 2009 82,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

BONNET securing catch was inoperative/faulty..have lubricated..

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PRESSURE VERY LOW..SEE VT30..

under bonnet padding is insecure and close to exhaust..

Pass 16 Jan 2008 69,204 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 69,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 58,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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V972 HTX is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V972 HTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V972 HTX is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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