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BG55 ZNW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,565 mi
Last recorded231,565 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 231,565 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 231,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 222,814 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 222,814 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure ns (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 197,732 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 173,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 149,235 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 149,223 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 124,770 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 124,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,479 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 90,826 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb off in offside rear sidelamp

Fail 25 Sep 2009 82,893 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bulb off in offside rear sidelamp

Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,377 miles

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

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 ZNW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNW, 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

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What year was BG55 ZNW registered?

BG55 ZNW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is BG55 ZNW safe to buy?

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