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BG55 ZPW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,437 mi
Last recorded74,437 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,437 miles

front shockers have a slight leak-o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,100 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,413 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,356 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,592 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

BG55 ZPW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2005.

Is BG55 ZPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 ZPW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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