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FP55FRL
2005 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration FP55FRL
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 140,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear heat shield loose
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged casing ()
- Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s front pads wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s rear pads wearing close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,514 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Handbrake Reserve Travel High
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Shocks Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Both Front Suspension Arm Bushes Slightly Worn
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight Leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,754 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front tyre wearin g slightly on inner edge
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre wearin g slightly on inner edge
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- Oil leak ()
26 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,789 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
29 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,929 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,929 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,263 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,622 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,812 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202612 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,480 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 5 Jun 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,714 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2011 5 Jun 202612 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,588 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2010 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,308 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
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FP55FRL was registered on 2005-12-15
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