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BG55 NVD

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,407 mi
Last recorded117,407 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,407 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,641 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 96,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under body surface rust (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 90,381 miles

under body surface rust and under tray fitted unable to check steering and suspension

Pass 8 Oct 2016 88,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,060 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 85,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2013 75,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,867 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 7 Oct 2011 66,727 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,581 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,692 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,307 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)

advise front brake pads wearing low - unable to inpect inner pads

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 NVD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

BG55 NVD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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