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BF05 XOH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,242 mi
Last recorded119,242 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,242 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,309 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 111,419 miles

cut in sidewall of n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 108,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 104,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 104,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 100,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear heat sheild hanging off. both rear tyre side walls damaged.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 96,938 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 96,938 miles

N/S/R Tyre sidewall damage

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,527 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,050 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 XOH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BF05 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

BF05 XOH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BF05 XOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 XOH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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