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BG05 LCW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,302 mi
Last recorded96,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 23 May 2019 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2018 87,119 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,797 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,864 miles

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 9 Jun 2014 51,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,054 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 39,380 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 35,239 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 35,239 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 28,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,007 miles

205/55/16/91w

front tyres only have 3mm tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,151 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 LCW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LCW, 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 LCW registered?

BG05 LCW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BG05 LCW safe to buy?

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