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BG55 HGA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,716 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,373 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 117,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,293 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 103,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,665 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 96,665 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,879 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)

Pass 31 May 2014 70,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,911 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Both rear tyres mishappen and worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protection covers fitted over left and right sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,976 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,139 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 30,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,034 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 HGA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

BG55 HGA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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