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FL55 BJO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,229 mi
Last recorded122,229 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 BJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 122,229 miles

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

Offside Front worn slightly on outer edge

noise from belt area

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 122,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached alloy mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front worn slightly on outer edge

noise from belt area

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 15 Jan 2020 119,642 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

two chips in windscreen n/s

Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

two chips in windscreen n/s

Pass 21 Jan 2019 115,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 110,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 102,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,888 miles

Multiple chips in windscreen outside of zone 'A'

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 87,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Multiple chips in windscreen outside of zone 'A'

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,220 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,634 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing iner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 44,390 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 44,390 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,127 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Aug 2011 35,127 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,235 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,865 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,615 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Sep 2008 21,594 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

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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FL55 BJO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL55 BJO, 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 FL55 BJO registered?

FL55 BJO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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