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WD54 FJO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD54 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 139,629 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 130,665 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rear Arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,001 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 124,001 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 118,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 115,573 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 109,265 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 109,265 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 101,159 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 5 Feb 2018 101,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear off arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 80,511 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 72,630 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,844 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,510 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 54,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 44,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 31,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,575 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 14,309 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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WD54 FJO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WD54 FJO, 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 WD54 FJO registered?

WD54 FJO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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