MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,570 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
rear exhaust box corroded
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear mountings (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All road tyres approximately 3mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible link pipe (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear mountings (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All road tyres approximately 3mm 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
exhaust silencer deteriorating.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nsr tyre worn uneven
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
nsr tyre worn uneven
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FG55 XGL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?
FG55 XGL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.
Is FG55 XGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG55 XGL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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