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BG55 NVU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 NVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 73,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,536 miles

dashboard display shows boot open.

eml on-shows canister purge valve.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,536 miles

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

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

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

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

dashboard display shows boot open.

eml on-shows canister purge valve.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 60,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,707 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,702 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,524 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,176 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,523 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 NVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NVU, 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

How do I check the history of BG55 NVU?

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What year was BG55 NVU registered?

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

Is BG55 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 NVU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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