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FM54 FKW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,983 mi
Last recorded166,983 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 FKW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 166,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front side repeater cover missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear small crack in rear lamp lens

Fail 19 Sep 2020 166,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut can see cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside wing mirror side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Passenger mirror damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2019 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Passenger mirror damaged

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 154,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,065 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread (inside edge)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 143,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 2.74mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 - 1.97mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 139,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside 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)

n,s,f tyre worn to 4mm of tread

o,s,r tyre worn to 4mm of tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 125,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 124,914 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 112,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 100,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 97,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 92,791 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 84,692 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 84,692 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 79,083 miles

Offside Front 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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FM54 FKW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM54 FKW, 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 FM54 FKW registered?

FM54 FKW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is FM54 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 FKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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