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BG05 HKL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,919 mi
Last recorded205,919 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 205,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 196,401 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 190,211 miles

Front possible hid lights fitted. no level sensor fitted or washer jets but no obvious signs of hid power pack fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded very rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 183,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 176,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 169,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 159,970 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 159,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 150,067 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre as cuts in outter sidewall

nearside rear inner sidewall cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2013 150,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre as cuts in outter sidewall

nearside rear inner sidewall cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2012 145,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,870 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 139,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 115,777 miles

nearside rear brake disc very corroded

offside bottom ball jiont has play under load

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 27 Apr 2009 93,599 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres low on tread

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2008 67,576 miles

ADVISE offside rear tyre on inner edge getting low in places 205/50w17 extra load.

Oil leak

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 HKL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HKL, 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 HKL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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