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BK55 FBF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,587 mi
Last recorded191,587 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 191,587 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 172,635 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 156,529 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 156,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 139,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 120,686 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 120,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 104,675 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 104,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 88,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 58,962 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 58,962 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,089 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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BK55 FBF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK55 FBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 FBF registered?

BK55 FBF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 FBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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