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AV05 FMM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,282 mi
Last recorded96,282 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 FMM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 96,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 88,937 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 84,298 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 77,651 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,438 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play And noisy (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 70,944 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 70,940 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,366 miles

nearside front tyre wearing close to limit in places

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,363 miles

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

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

EML light is on

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,672 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 57,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,392 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,679 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 44,679 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,621 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 38,621 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 32,706 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 26,448 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 26,448 miles

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

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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AV05 FMM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV05 FMM, 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 AV05 FMM registered?

AV05 FMM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 FMM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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