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FG05 FKB

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,988 mi
Last recorded119,988 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 119,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Headlight dim

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2025 115,778 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2024 106,046 miles

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 96,415 miles

Hand brake high

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,727 miles

Hand brake high

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, worn on edges & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2021 81,732 miles

Hand brake high

Pass 9 Mar 2020 79,652 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 79,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 67,492 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 59,700 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,887 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 54,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,669 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,662 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,379 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,403 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,879 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,644 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,005 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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FG05 FKB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FG05 FKB, 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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FG05 FKB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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