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FE54 UAT

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,819 mi
Last recorded134,819 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 UAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,819 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 134,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 129,643 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 129,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 118,887 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 118,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 107,615 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 107,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose rubbing on wheel (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear worn on edge

both front tyres worn 1mm on inner edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,049 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 28 Aug 2014 86,440 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyre worn close to limit on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,723 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,090 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 31,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,983 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 24,983 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FE54 UAT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE54 UAT, 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 FE54 UAT registered?

FE54 UAT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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