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BG55 MXS

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,553 mi
Last recorded109,553 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 May 2020 109,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

heat shield loose above exhaust

offside front tyre worn smooth on edge and just passed test

rear coil springs corroded but unable to see condition of lower coils

windscreen has long crack at lower edge of screen but not in view of road

Pass 9 Aug 2019 102,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 96,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 90,400 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,819 miles

Front coil spring corroded & rear lower coil springs corroding (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,730 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped inner surfaces

offside headlight aim slightly low adjuster not working

Fail 2 Jul 2015 69,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

front brake discs slightly lipped inner surfaces

offside headlight aim slightly low adjuster not working

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,652 miles

front tyres wearing off on inner edges

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,656 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,614 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,909 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 26,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,673 miles

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 MXS 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 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 MXS, 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 MXS registered?

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

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