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FG05 OMV

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 131,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,190 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 126,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 121,456 miles

Both front tyres are badly worn on inside edge

Front brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,270 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 104,973 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 104,973 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,150 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge and perished

Pass 6 Jan 2015 89,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 85,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 56,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 49,751 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 41,489 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,174 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 32,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 OMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

FG05 OMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 OMV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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