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FN55 YYO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,373 mi
Last recorded179,373 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 YYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 179,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 168,169 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 168,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,252 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 122,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,546 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,204 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 50,753 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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FN55 YYO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN55 YYO, 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 FN55 YYO?

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What year was FN55 YYO registered?

FN55 YYO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is FN55 YYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN55 YYO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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