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181,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn inside edge
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing inside edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear tyres wearing inside edge
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front side marker light inop
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre slight mist shaped
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD55 HZV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 FD55 HZV, 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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FD55 HZV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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