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BJ55 BUF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,925 mi
Last recorded115,925 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 115,925 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering rack damp

Fail 19 Aug 2022 115,925 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

power steering rack damp

Pass 10 Aug 2021 103,680 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 93,604 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,864 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,544 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 83,544 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,747 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 25 Jul 2017 76,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/50/17 v

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 Jul 2016 70,027 miles

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit

sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre size: 205/50r17 93v continental

Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both sides front lower wishbone inner bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit

sill covers and under trays fitted

tyre size: 205/50r17 93v continental

Pass 29 Jul 2015 623,030 miles

front brake discs low.

n/s/f tyre worn and perished.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit.

Fail 28 Jul 2015 62,979 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

205/50 r17 93v

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

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

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

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

front brake discs wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,024 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,134 miles

anti skid warning light on

child seats fitted to rear

nearside front tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

anti skid warning light on

child seats fitted to rear

nearside front and rear tyres worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 50,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 48,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 38,585 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,059 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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BJ55 BUF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 BUF, 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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BJ55 BUF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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