MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 XUW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 XUW, 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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BF05 XUW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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