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FD05 UJJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,885 mi
Last recorded117,885 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 117,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 117,885 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 112,363 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,064 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,301 miles

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

both front tyres worn low and below 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 77,899 miles

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

Offside Front 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 front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2013 77,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 front inner drive shaft gaiter insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,465 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 50,334 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 50,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2008 38,066 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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FD05 UJJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

FD05 UJJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is FD05 UJJ safe to buy?

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