MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs are slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning N/SR inner and O/S/R outer - sidelights out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Coolant below min mark
Front Both front wipers starting to smear screen
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
coolant level low
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear both tyres close to 3mm
Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
recommend a wheel alignment
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre sidewall cut not reaching cords or ply
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FM54 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 FM54 HMJ, 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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FM54 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2005.
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