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YF55 FGK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 FGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 138,153 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 138,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 129,932 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 119,970 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 116,845 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 107,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,285 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 69,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 69,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,524 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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YF55 FGK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF55 FGK, 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 YF55 FGK registered?

YF55 FGK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YF55 FGK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF55 FGK have outstanding finance?

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