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AG55 FBL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,171 mi
Last recorded148,171 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 May 2023 148,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2022 129,469 miles

Front Windscreen has small stone chip

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2021 118,748 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 118,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 108,682 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 105,274 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2018 98,951 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 98,933 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,230 miles

engine covers fitted.

exhaust system perishing.

oil residue around engine area.

sill covers fitted.

slight under body corrosion.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine covers fitted.

exhaust system perishing.

oil residue around engine area.

sill covers fitted.

slight under body corrosion.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 73,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre low on inside edge

Pass 5 May 2015 59,896 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,533 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 45,533 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 20,800 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 14,989 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 13,253 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,703 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge 205/50/17

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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AG55 FBL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AG55 FBL, 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 AG55 FBL registered?

AG55 FBL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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