MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,293 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50 R 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both sides front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to show signs of wear and minor splitting. No signs of excessive movement.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both sides front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to show signs of wear and minor splitting. No signs of excessive movement.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside of steering rack damp, around pinion and gaiter area.
Parking brake lever action approaching end of reserve travel.
Both sides inner CV gaiters wet with grease.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Carcass ruptured and out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both sides inner CV gaiters wet with grease.
Brake pedal action slightly spongy, with reduced reserve travel.
Excessive roughness and tightness in nearside front strut top mounting (also a steering pivot point)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside parking brake effort lower than requirements, however the nearside efforts are greater. The braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm near/side and off/side 205/50 VR 17 front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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FL55 NEF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 NEF, 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 NEF registered?
FL55 NEF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is FL55 NEF safe to buy?
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