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BG05 HKE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,737 mi
Last recorded150,737 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 150,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,215 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 109,444 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 105,760 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 105,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,057 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,938 miles

os front tyre starting to crack

os rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small cuts in outer wall of N/S/F tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2010 88,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 83,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 83,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 68,238 miles

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

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 HKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKE, 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 BG05 HKE registered?

BG05 HKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is BG05 HKE safe to buy?

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