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FL55 CFD

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 118,914 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 118,914 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,284 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shocker bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,542 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 95,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,567 miles

Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 82,979 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 82,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 78,931 miles

thorn in osf tyre side wall

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,560 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing heal and toe inner edges

offside front tyre bald inner edge. recommend replacement and wheel alignment. 205/55/16

Pass 16 Sep 2011 57,275 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,913 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,911 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 35,064 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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FL55 CFD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL55 CFD, 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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FL55 CFD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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