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BJ55 UMY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 169,447 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 169,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 163,364 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 156,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge. tyre perishing and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2018 156,754 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread inner edge. tyre perishing and cracking in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,208 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 146,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 144,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 140,299 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 140,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 135,427 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 131,393 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 121,386 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 121,289 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 112,073 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 112,073 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 UMY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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