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FY55 NHM

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,814 mi
Last recorded118,814 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NHM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 118,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,777 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 113,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, lower wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear, lower wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 90,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,935 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,935 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 72,149 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 72,149 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 61,329 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,857 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 52,857 miles

Nearside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20 (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 34,259 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,631 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,718 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 8,949 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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FY55 NHM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY55 NHM, 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 FY55 NHM registered?

FY55 NHM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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