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FB05 HOJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,109 mi
Last recorded117,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 HOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 104,546 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 98,782 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,092 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 93,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,642 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,920 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 69,604 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,869 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,066 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 39,548 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 39,519 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 27,579 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall is in poor condition and has slight cracking

Fail 22 Mar 2012 22,964 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,964 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,900 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,253 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 6,617 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,958 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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FB05 HOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FB05 HOJ, 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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FB05 HOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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