MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,446 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
trim covers fitted to outer sills and engine obscuring some components
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
offside and nearside rear tyres craking but not showing cords or ply
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Front brake discs getting worn.
Rear brake pads getting low.
Rear exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake discs getting worn.
Rear brake pads getting low.
Rear exhaust mounting brackets getting corroded.
Nearside front tyre wall slit.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA05 FTO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 DA05 FTO, 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 DA05 FTO registered?
DA05 FTO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is DA05 FTO safe to buy?
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