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BJ05 YHG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

176,853 mi
Last recorded176,853 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 176,853 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,970 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 169,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 164,653 miles

Nearside Outer cv gaitor covered in grease no hole found

Pass 22 Mar 2022 160,525 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,620 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 147,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,657 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 111,394 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,369 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 100,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 94,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 2011 87,448 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 78,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 71,370 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 65,762 miles

covers fitted to outer sills not able to check fully

offside front tyre wear on inner edge

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 YHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

BJ05 YHG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is BJ05 YHG safe to buy?

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