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FL55 CFF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

16,936 mi
Last recorded16,936 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 CFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 16,936 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 16,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 16,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 15,627 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 15,026 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 14,635 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 13,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 12,762 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,010 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 12,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,318 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,803 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 9,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 9,161 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,356 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 6,134 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 CFF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL55 CFF registered?

FL55 CFF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FL55 CFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 CFF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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