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BG55 MXH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,979 mi
Last recorded94,979 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 MXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,979 miles

centre exhaust outer skin peeling

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/ZR17 W (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/ZR17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust outer skin peeling

Pass 17 Dec 2015 87,154 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 87,150 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 79,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,458 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 71,454 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,481 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,983 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 47,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,627 miles

N SIDE REAR TYRE HAS RUB GROOVE ON INSIDE WALL OF TYRE. ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,254 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 MXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 MXH registered?

BG55 MXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 MXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 MXH shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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