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FG55 JFF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,728 mi
Last recorded148,728 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 JFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 148,728 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 136,310 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 123,732 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2019 120,422 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 115,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 115,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,678 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,206 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 95,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,342 miles

All tyres getting low on tread advisory

Nsf lower arm rear bush perishing advisory

osr inner side light inop

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,076 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 76,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,057 miles

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

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2011 65,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,100 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,934 miles

N/S/R/ TYRE UNDER INFLATED SUSPECT PUNCTURE

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

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

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 JFF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc 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 FG55 JFF, 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 FG55 JFF registered?

FG55 JFF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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