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BF55 XJH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,302 mi
Last recorded109,302 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 99,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,807 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,712 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 77,712 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 70,732 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,297 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 54,733 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 XJH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BF55 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

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

Is BF55 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 XJH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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