MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair (6.1.2 (a))
Rear drop links knocking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm been running on inner wall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear drop links knocking
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
rear pads getting down
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FD05 BGZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 FD05 BGZ, 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 BGZ registered?
FD05 BGZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2005.
Is FD05 BGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD05 BGZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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