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BG55 MXC

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

200,509 mi
Last recorded200,509 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 200,509 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive springer hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Mar 2022 200,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive springer hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2021 187,438 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 187,438 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 180,923 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 171,596 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 171,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 163,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,503 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil level on min

Fail 4 Mar 2017 156,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

oil level on min

Pass 5 Mar 2016 141,249 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 141,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 96,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 96,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nsf wiper slightly streeky

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,200 miles

back box outer metal skin very corroded

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear disc's lipped

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

back box outer metal skin very corroded

front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

rear disc's lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2011 69,999 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,350 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs slightly lipped

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,997 miles

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 MXC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MXC, 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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BG55 MXC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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