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BK55 FBZ

2005 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,395 mi
Last recorded162,395 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 162,395 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 156,903 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 149,880 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken ( system still secure

Fail 17 Sep 2019 149,875 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre heavily worn out of shape

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal spongy

exhaust system heavily corroded

rear exhaust hanger broken ( system still secure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 145,908 miles

Front both tyres worn and perished

Nearside Front lower ball joint weeping

Rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 18 Sep 2018 145,907 miles

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

Front both tyres worn and perished

Nearside Front lower ball joint weeping

Rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 12 Sep 2017 140,597 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,513 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 135,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 131,334 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,285 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 205 / 55 / 16 V

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

Fail 9 Sep 2014 127,284 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS 205 / 55 / 16 V

BOTH FRONT WHEELS / TYRES MOVING BACK / FORWARD DUE TO WEAR IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSHES

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 119,626 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 119,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,332 miles

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 110,332 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,334 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,851 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,355 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 46,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 FBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK55 FBZ, 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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BK55 FBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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