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MV55 FHT

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 55,957 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 53,915 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 48,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,832 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 43,990 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,118 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 31,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,401 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 22,403 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,175 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 13,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 13,770 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 11,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 10,751 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 10,090 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 9,330 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 8,058 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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MV55 FHT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MV55 FHT, 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

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What year was MV55 FHT registered?

MV55 FHT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is MV55 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 FHT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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