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BG55 HFL

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,071 mi
Last recorded126,071 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 126,071 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 123,593 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 116,048 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 104,751 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 104,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,084 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 94,983 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 86,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,908 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 78,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,810 miles

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

slight crack in windscreen out off viewing area.

Pass 10 May 2013 62,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 50,826 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,036 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,095 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BG55 HFL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

BG55 HFL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is BG55 HFL safe to buy?

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