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DC05 FHE

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,529 mi
Last recorded71,529 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 FHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 71,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,010 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 23,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,645 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,519 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 14,519 miles

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

Offside 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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DC05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DC05 FHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC05 FHE registered?

DC05 FHE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DC05 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC05 FHE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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