MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,078 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
both front tyres wearing inner edge
engine cover and under trays fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()
both front tyres wearing inner edge
engine cover and under trays fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre perished
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres wearing uneven
offside front tyre close to legal limits
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 BGF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FD05 BGF, 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 FD05 BGF registered?
FD05 BGF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is FD05 BGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD05 BGF shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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