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FM05 YSL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,256 mi
Last recorded128,256 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 128,256 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,256 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,027 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,677 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 100,493 miles

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

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

Offside 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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FM05 YSL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM05 YSL, 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

How do I check the history of FM05 YSL?

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What year was FM05 YSL registered?

FM05 YSL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FM05 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 YSL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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