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BG05 YOE

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,270 mi
Last recorded195,270 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 195,270 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 185,053 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2018 173,451 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 173,253 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 157,457 miles

washers leaking.rear heatshield insecure.o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 3 May 2017 157,448 miles

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.

Pass 6 May 2016 146,565 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 146,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 140,865 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 134,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 134,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 121,633 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 111,332 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 94,958 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,944 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2009 66,455 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,555 miles

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.

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 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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BG05 YOE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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