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BJ05 YHL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 YHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,860 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Aug 2015

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,700 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 74,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,924 miles

both front and rear tyres wearing on edges

offside front tyre on 2mm tread

slight play in nearside rear bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2009

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 105,328 miles

rear tyres badly feathering, offside front tyre, near legal ware limit..

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 YHL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

BJ05 YHL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is BJ05 YHL safe to buy?

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