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FM05 ODU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,826 mi
Last recorded75,826 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 ODU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 75,826 miles

engine oil and coolant topped up prior to the test

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Fail 9 May 2018 75,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. note, atempted adjustment after test but adjuster is broken (1.8)

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

engine oil and coolant topped up prior to the test

items removed from drivers view prior to the test

Pass 15 May 2017 66,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2017 65,950 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres are showing cracking on inner and outer side walls

Pass 11 May 2016 56,975 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 56,968 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 52,098 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 45,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,118 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 40,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 35,619 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 32,335 miles
Fail 13 May 2011

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2010 27,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,180 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,666 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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FM05 ODU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FM05 ODU, 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 FM05 ODU registered?

FM05 ODU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FM05 ODU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 ODU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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