MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
Boot lid does not open
Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Boot lid does not open
Different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles
Nearside rear wheel nuts damaged
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside rear wheel nuts damaged
washers leaking.rear heatshield insecure.o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
washers leaking.rear heatshield insecure.o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.
nearside rear tyre low tread on inner & outer edges
offside front tyre low tread on inner & outer edges
offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear tyre low tread on inner & outer edges
offside front tyre low tread on inner & outer edges
offside rear tyre low tread on inner edge
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 YOE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 YOE, 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 YOE registered?
BG05 YOE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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