MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle
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.
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
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
Hand brake high
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Sill covers fitted
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FG05 FKB registered?
FG05 FKB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is FG05 FKB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG05 FKB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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