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104,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight frey (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Frame + Suspension Components Has Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside mirror lens faded
Nearside mirror outer cover broken / loose
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame + suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive At steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At join (6.1.2 (a))
All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joins (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
All rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
Body, axle, chassis and component corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joins (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre obviously under inflated All (5.2.3 (l))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight leak at steering rack
all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
body, axle and chassis corrosion
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
body, axle and chassis corrosion
slight leak at steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section at join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all rear suspension bushes slightly worn, cracking and perished
body, axle and chassis corrosion
handbrake has little reserve travel
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear suspension bushes slightly worn, cracking and perished
steering rack damp
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all rear suspension bushes slightly worn, cracking and perished
steering rack damp
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge
exhaust system corroded
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)
Rear silencer hanger bracket insecure
rear exhaust tail pipe support bracket rusted insecure
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust hangers corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust hangers corroded
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear tyre has cut outer sidewall no cord showing
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall ,no cord showing and wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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FL55 WSO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 WSO, 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 WSO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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