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FM05 RLO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,589 mi
Last recorded46,589 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 RLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,589 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 46,589 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 46,282 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 46,278 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,269 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,592 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,592 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,546 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 35,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 32,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 28,229 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 20,816 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 20,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 May 2009 18,606 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,606 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,750 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 RLO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO registered?

FM05 RLO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is FM05 RLO safe to buy?

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