MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, bulbs incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi, (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BJ55 UMC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2005.
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