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BF05 XVE

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,387 mi
Last recorded192,387 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 192,387 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 176,375 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 160,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 159,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 142,940 miles

both rear anti-roll bar links worn

both rear tyres worn and starting to go out of shape

o/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 127,712 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 127,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 97,005 miles

Nail in o/s front tyre

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

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

Small hole in rear exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2009 78,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 60,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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 XVE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc 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 XVE, 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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What year was BF05 XVE registered?

BF05 XVE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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