MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both headlamps misty
n/s/f inner arm play
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ05 YGW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YGW, 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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BJ05 YGW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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