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YR55 FVO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,049 mi
Last recorded121,049 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 FVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 121,049 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 115,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 6 May 2016 115,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2015 106,885 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 May 2014 99,124 miles

N/S/R seat belt not tested due to child seat installed

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,026 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

child seats fitted to the n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 88,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,794 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,087 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 73,042 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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YR55 FVO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR55 FVO, 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 YR55 FVO registered?

YR55 FVO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YR55 FVO safe to buy?

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