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FL55 WRZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,652 mi
Last recorded186,652 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 WRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 186,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 181,659 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 4 Oct 2016 181,659 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Sep 2015 180,612 miles

Rear section exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 180,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear section exhaust support bracket deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 171,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 166,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 162,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 146,593 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 133,337 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 133,309 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 121,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 111,613 miles

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

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 WRZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

FL55 WRZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FL55 WRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL55 WRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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