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YR55 FVJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,576 mi
Last recorded63,576 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,576 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 57,603 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 57,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,813 miles

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

nsf door mirror cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2008 41,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

nsf door mirror cracked

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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YR55 FVJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR55 FVJ, 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 YR55 FVJ registered?

YR55 FVJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is YR55 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 FVJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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