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RE05 FCZ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,769 mi
Last recorded230,769 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 FCZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 230,769 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 220,718 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 220,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 207,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 207,946 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 197,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2021 191,559 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 191,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 189,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 189,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and outer side wall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 181,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge, cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 177,915 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 172,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 172,958 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 169,043 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 169,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 155,009 miles

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

rear exsault hanger insucre

Fail 22 Dec 2014 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exsault hanger insucre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 142,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 124,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 113,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 113,119 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 93,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 93,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 77,957 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,410 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,510 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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RE05 FCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RE05 FCZ, 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 RE05 FCZ registered?

RE05 FCZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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