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BG05 KHX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

193,289 mi
Last recorded193,289 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 193,289 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,922 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 174,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,257 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 125,281 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 125,281 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 111,754 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 102,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,055 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 75,332 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,475 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 57,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2008 47,883 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 KHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KHX, 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 BG05 KHX registered?

BG05 KHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BG05 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 KHX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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