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BJ05 YGX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,383 mi
Last recorded37,383 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,383 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn bald on edge

Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,383 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre worn bald on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,507 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 22,077 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 YGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

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

Is BJ05 YGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 YGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ05 YGX have outstanding finance?

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