MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
fuel cap damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
fuel cap damaged
coolant level low
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
coolant level low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all round brake discs slightly worn
fuel cap broken
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes - strong advisory (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all round brake discs slightly worn
fuel cap broken
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
all round brake discs slightly worn
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
all round brake discs slightly worn
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres starting to deform?
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted to the nearside rear.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM05 YSR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YSR, 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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FM05 YSR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 2005.
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