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EO55 FMF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,537 mi
Last recorded37,537 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 FMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 37,537 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 36,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 36,389 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 34,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 33,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 32,443 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 31,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 30,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 30,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 29,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,531 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 25,975 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 21,874 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,839 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,530 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,240 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 13,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,550 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 FMF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

EO55 FMF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is EO55 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 FMF 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.

Does EO55 FMF have outstanding finance?

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