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BJ05 WDV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,396 mi
Last recorded52,396 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,053 miles

Damage to lower windscreen but not visable from drivers seat

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,400 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front windscreen cracked lower

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,968 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,540 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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BJ05 WDV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJ05 WDV, 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 BJ05 WDV registered?

BJ05 WDV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BJ05 WDV safe to buy?

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