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BF55 XFL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,917 mi
Last recorded162,917 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 162,917 miles

emissions 0.04

Pass 23 Nov 2017 154,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2016 145,095 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,094 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 133,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 128,806 miles

0.00 emissions

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 118,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 118,968 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 104,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 104,055 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 10 Nov 2010 94,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

Pass 26 Nov 2009 78,867 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 78,867 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 55,661 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 XFL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BF55 XFL, 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 BF55 XFL registered?

BF55 XFL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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