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BJ55 RAX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

162,584 mi
Last recorded162,584 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 RAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 162,584 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack weeping at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot poor (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck hose clip badly corroded ()

Pass 13 Jan 2023 158,926 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,697 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 149,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 149,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 147,072 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 147,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 138,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,103 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 128,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 119,173 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,476 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,901 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,006 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,663 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 55,485 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 55,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 42,723 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 RAX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RAX, 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 BJ55 RAX registered?

BJ55 RAX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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