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FE55 OBL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,340 mi
Last recorded187,340 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 OBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 187,340 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 182,551 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine cover and under tray

advise exhaust heat shield above rear box loose

Fail 15 Aug 2015 182,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low headlamp on max adjustment (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise engine cover and under tray

advise exhaust heat shield above rear box loose

Pass 6 Aug 2014 177,112 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 117,112 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 170,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 159,011 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 159,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 136,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2010 116,583 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 116,583 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 99,967 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Plastic Undertray fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 82,092 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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FE55 OBL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE55 OBL, 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 FE55 OBL registered?

FE55 OBL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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