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FM54 HMJ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 HMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 135,612 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 135,586 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 133,646 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 133,632 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,609 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak near steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 129,609 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,886 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,885 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,624 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 98,850 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 98,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,703 miles

Rear both tyres close to 3mm

Pass 14 Jan 2016 84,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 76,622 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 76,611 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,126 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 62,100 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 46,320 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut not reaching cords or ply

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 37,813 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 37,813 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,297 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 29,297 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 21,048 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 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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What year was FM54 HMJ registered?

FM54 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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