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BG05 HMY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,450 mi
Last recorded132,450 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 132,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 132,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 125,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel additive tank as signs of leaking / osr lens damaged

nsf tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 125,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel additive tank as signs of leaking / osr lens damaged

nsf tyre wearing low and worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2013 119,150 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 119,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 110,817 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bat links

Slight split noticed in tread of o/s/f tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2012 110,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner shoulder

Slight play in both rear anti-roll bat links

Slight split noticed in tread of o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,242 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 87,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,658 miles

rear tyres worn low,o/s on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 19 Aug 2008 39,477 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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BG05 HMY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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