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BF55 XFT

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 62,670 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 57,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,322 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs lens polishing, beam not defined (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Needs lens polishing, beam not defined (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in central drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 42,252 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 42,249 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 40,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 38,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,264 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,235 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 35,156 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 34,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,146 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,863 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 XFT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

BF55 XFT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BF55 XFT safe to buy?

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