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BJ05 APX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,316 mi
Last recorded174,316 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 APX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 174,316 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 174,318 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 174,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 170,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 170,541 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 166,918 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 156,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,980 miles

engine cover

engine under tray

Fail 19 Apr 2016 138,980 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

engine cover

engine under tray

Pass 21 Apr 2015 127,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 114,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and a bit deformed

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tracking

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner

offside front tyre wearing on inner

Fail 25 Apr 2013 107,782 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tracking

nearside front tyre wearing on inner

offside front tyre wearing on inner

offside headlamp output just passable

Pass 20 Apr 2012 97,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2012 97,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,423 miles

both headlamp aima on max height setting

centre lap belt outer plastic cover missimg

n/s/r tyre tread depth gertting low

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit on inner edge (Advise attention)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,149 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 62,175 miles

damage on offside front outer wheel rim

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,791 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 49,791 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ05 APX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BJ05 APX, 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 BJ05 APX registered?

BJ05 APX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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