MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread worn smooth close to exposing ply/cords (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread wearing smooth
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 VPT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BK05 VPT, 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 BK05 VPT registered?
BK05 VPT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is BK05 VPT safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK05 VPT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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