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FM05 YSO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 YSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,749 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,633 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 100,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 87,965 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 87,965 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,258 miles

slight rumble offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

uneven tyre wear nearside rear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 54,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,399 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 YSO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YSO, 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 YSO registered?

FM05 YSO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is FM05 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 YSO shows 12 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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