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BJ05 YGV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,844 mi
Last recorded115,844 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 115,844 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2022 115,844 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 115,308 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,538 miles

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

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)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 100,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,947 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 86,211 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,741 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 65,323 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,426 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,794 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,751 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,428 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 YGV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ05 YGV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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