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BF55 XGE

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,308 mi
Last recorded149,308 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 149,308 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 146,129 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn tomarkers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,756 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms axle mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play rear drop links

Fail 22 Jan 2024 142,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arms axle mtgs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play rear drop links

Pass 20 Jan 2023 137,191 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Both rear brake discs corroded on the inner braking surfaces

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge & slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 137,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner braking surfaces

Both rear brake discs corroded on the inner braking surfaces

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge & slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 131,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,509 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 126,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 118,882 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 112,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,684 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lazy to engage (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsr & osr, worn uneven also (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 88,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 80,125 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 74,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake discs are lightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes are weak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,970 miles

all brake discs are lightly corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes are weak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 54,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,624 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 XGE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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