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BJ55 UMS

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 139,719 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 133,062 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 133,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,126 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 128,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 123,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 123,937 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 119,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,756 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 105,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,995 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 93,595 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 87,414 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 87,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 80,338 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 75,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,824 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 67,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,720 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 47,699 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 UMS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc 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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

BJ55 UMS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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