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BG55 CXM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

202,886 mi
Last recorded202,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 CXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 202,886 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi-short term repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp aim adjusted from inside vehicle

Fail 21 May 2019 202,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2018 195,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 192,243 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 185,152 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 165,339 miles

chip/crack in zone B of windscreen but not materialy affecting drivers view

front tyres wearing close to 2mm wear limit markers in centre of tread

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f wheel buckled on inner rim

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

slight cut/tear in drivers seat belt webbing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 165,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip/crack in zone B of windscreen but not materialy affecting drivers view

front tyres wearing close to 2mm wear limit markers in centre of tread

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/f wheel buckled on inner rim

n/s/r indicator starting to show white light

slight cut/tear in drivers seat belt webbing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 159,971 miles

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

n/s/f wheel buckled on inner rim

slight cut/tear (6mm) in o/s/f seat belt webbing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 159,971 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear silencer box corroding

n/s/f wheel buckled on inner rim

slight cut/tear (6mm) in o/s/f seat belt webbing

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 153,760 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear shocker dust cover adrift

rear silencer outer skin rusting not blowing

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight cut in drivers seat belt

Fail 21 Nov 2012 153,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear shocker dust cover adrift

rear silencer outer skin rusting not blowing

sills not checked due to sill covers

slight cut in drivers seat belt

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Dec 2011 148,570 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 17 Dec 2011 148,570 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pads not visualy checked

Fail 20 Sep 2010 136,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 136,417 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,477 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

interior rear view mirror is missing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 72,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CXM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

BG55 CXM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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