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BG05 HJK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,845 mi
Last recorded175,845 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 175,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush has medium play (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush has medium play (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 171,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 171,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 166,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 162,305 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 155,492 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 146,594 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Jun 2010 135,313 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 118,408 miles

machine would not read emissions very low 0.001

Pass 9 May 2008 97,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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BG05 HJK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BG05 HJK, 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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BG05 HJK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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