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BG55 CWZ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 91,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,549 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 30 Aug 2012 75,394 miles

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

osf tyre cut but no cords visible

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,094 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside rear tyre has cuts intread not showing pky or cord

Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,512 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside headlight on lowest value unable to adjust

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 44,956 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall signs of perishing?

Pass 14 May 2008 35,834 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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BG55 CWZ 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 BG55 CWZ, 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 BG55 CWZ registered?

BG55 CWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BG55 CWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 CWZ 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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