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FG05 JXC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,945 mi
Last recorded143,945 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 143,945 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,105 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 May 2017 122,367 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,043 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 110,863 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 28 Mar 2014 99,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

rear silerser poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2014 99,324 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

rear silerser poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,918 miles

exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,235 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2012 83,232 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 55,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,243 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,101 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 JXC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JXC, 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

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What year was FG05 JXC registered?

FG05 JXC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is FG05 JXC safe to buy?

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