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FG55 XGL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

213,570 mi
Last recorded213,570 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XGL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 213,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 201,250 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 201,237 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 187,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 171,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust silencer deteriorating.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 157,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 157,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 139,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2012 139,226 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 121,495 miles

nsr tyre worn uneven

Fail 26 Sep 2011 121,494 miles

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

nsr tyre worn uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2010 100,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,754 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,289 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 56,029 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,820 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 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.

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