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BF55 XFC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 50,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 50,577 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 49,998 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leak From Pipe At Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 49,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leak From Pipe At Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 48,857 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 42,875 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Defective But Clears Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 41,209 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer wall but not exposing cords

Fail 31 Oct 2017 38,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer wall but not exposing cords

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,101 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 33,612 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 28,433 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,252 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,115 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,486 miles

advise front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Nov 2009 17,564 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,547 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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BF55 XFC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF55 XFC, 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 BF55 XFC registered?

BF55 XFC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BF55 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 XFC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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