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BG55 VCX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

82,224 mi
Last recorded82,224 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,224 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn lower to inside

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre going smooth to inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, @ Joiner in front of tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 62,599 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,469 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,044 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 49,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,622 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,612 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 47,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight out of shape on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,906 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,349 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,004 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,868 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 14,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,510 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 VCX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

BG55 VCX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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