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FM54 HLG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,566 mi
Last recorded70,566 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,566 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,566 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 60,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,593 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,036 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 21,985 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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FM54 HLG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HLG, 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 FM54 HLG?

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What year was FM54 HLG registered?

FM54 HLG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is FM54 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 HLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM54 HLG have outstanding finance?

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