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FL55 WSF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,107 mi
Last recorded118,107 miles
Recorded on6 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 WSF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2020 118,107 miles

Parking brake performance only just over minimum requirement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 118,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance only just over minimum requirement

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,008 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 111,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,650 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,265 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,265 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 72,607 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 72,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 53,715 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,075 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 32,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 25,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,113 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,623 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 WSF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

FL55 WSF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is FL55 WSF safe to buy?

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