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BG55 VDY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,489 mi
Last recorded147,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 147,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 144,711 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,333 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 142,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 141,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 140,252 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 139,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 137,468 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 133,903 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 128,130 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,755 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,931 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2016 107,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 88,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,972 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 80,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,830 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 52,039 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,631 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre wall ( no cords or ply showing )

Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,917 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)

offside rear tyre has 2 nails in it

some damage to near side tyre wall

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 VDY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

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