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EO55 VFC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,122 mi
Last recorded145,122 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 145,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 142,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,857 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 131,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 126,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 121,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 87,111 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 28 Sep 2011 77,982 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2010 66,736 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,844 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 VFC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VFC, 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 EO55 VFC registered?

EO55 VFC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EO55 VFC safe to buy?

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