MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine vibration
front tyres 2-3mm
nsf headlight low out put poor pattern
oil like stuff leaking by rear sub frame
osf wing damaged
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
engine vibration
front pads appear low
front tyres 2-3mm
nsf headlight low out put poor pattern
oil like stuff leaking by rear sub frame
osf wing damaged
engine lumpy when running
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine lumpy when running
pads appear low all round
edge wear on both tyre inner close to limit
front pads appear low
minor play at front wheels
niose from gear box area
nsr outer day running side light inop
stepping nsr tyre / osr tyre close on limit
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH05 BWF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FH05 BWF, 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 FH05 BWF registered?
FH05 BWF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2005.
Is FH05 BWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH05 BWF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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