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EO55 FME

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,026 mi
Last recorded50,026 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,026 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 49,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 49,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 49,114 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2023 48,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2022 47,992 miles

Front both tyres cracked along treads within the limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracked along treads within the limit

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,472 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 47,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 45,893 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,214 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 39,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 36,464 miles

both rear tyres badly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked/perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2015 33,381 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked/perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 27,895 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,798 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 18,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 15,062 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,836 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 8,386 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 FME is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO55 FME, 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 FME registered?

EO55 FME is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is EO55 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 FME shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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