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BG05 LDX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,746 mi
Last recorded54,746 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 LDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,746 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,456 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,474 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,742 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 48,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,765 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,385 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 33,894 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 LDX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LDX, 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 LDX registered?

BG05 LDX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BG05 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 LDX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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