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FE55 OAY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 108,863 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,863 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 98,566 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,338 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 78,208 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,549 miles

n/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing close to limits

Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,114 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,329 miles

both front tyres wearing close

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits and cracking outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,546 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,147 miles

off side front tyre wear on inner edge not through to cord

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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FE55 OAY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FE55 OAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE55 OAY?

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What year was FE55 OAY registered?

FE55 OAY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is FE55 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 OAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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