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EO55 FMD

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,154 mi
Last recorded71,154 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FMD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 68,971 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 64,310 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 59,672 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 56,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,642 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 54,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,771 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 49,982 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 45,059 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 41,066 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,112 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,359 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,079 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,921 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 28,209 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,478 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 20,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 19,015 miles

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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EO55 FMD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO55 FMD, 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 EO55 FMD registered?

EO55 FMD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is EO55 FMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 FMD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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