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FG05 FMK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,471 mi
Last recorded148,471 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 148,471 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 148,471 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 144,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 144,123 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 138,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 134,971 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 131,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 127,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 103,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,744 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,835 miles

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

both front tyre valves perished (close to fail)

front brake disc's pitted and scored

front brake pads low

rear coil springs rusted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,021 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,292 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,655 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 10 Aug 2013 54,464 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 54,464 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,700 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 21 Feb 2011 34,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,298 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,376 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 FMK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FMK, 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 FMK registered?

FG05 FMK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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