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FG55 FLW

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,238 mi
Last recorded219,238 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 FLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 219,238 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 219,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 208,007 miles

Nearside Front has cut outer wall

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 197,578 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

center box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 187,098 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 184,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 184,868 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 181,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 179,196 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 175,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 172,305 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre silencer corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 162,994 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 162,994 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 152,371 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 144,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 144,079 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 127,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

noise from timing belt/covers - fouling ?

Fail 23 Sep 2009 127,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat - limited visual inspection only on this seatbelt

noise from timing belt/covers - fouling ?

offside front sidemarker lamp inoperative

Fail 30 Sep 2008 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,060 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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FG55 FLW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG55 FLW, 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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FG55 FLW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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