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BJ55 BUU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 BUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 109,655 miles

Coolant header tank split

Engine noisy

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight misting of oil on pinion

Pass 27 Sep 2018 103,211 miles

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

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

Steering Rack Leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2018 103,207 miles

Emissions not tested Excess Blue Smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Incorrect Color Showing Blue Light To Rear Of Vehicle (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering Rack Leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,574 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,342 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,661 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,794 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 71,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 59,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,695 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 38,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,413 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 BUU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BJ55 BUU, 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 BUU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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