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BF05 PUA

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,155 mi
Last recorded71,155 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 71,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive above under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sun strip fitted to windscreen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 71,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive above under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sun strip fitted to windscreen

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,878 miles

Front Driver seat loose

Fail 13 Nov 2023 65,878 miles

Front Driver seat loose

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,142 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 59,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,613 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 57,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 52,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 49,734 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 48,473 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 46,998 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 45,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 43,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 41,922 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 40,322 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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BF05 PUA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF05 PUA, 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 BF05 PUA registered?

BF05 PUA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 PUA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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