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BK55 VXG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,955 mi
Last recorded192,955 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 192,955 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 192,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated

Pass 20 Nov 2015 173,339 miles

engine oil level extremely low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 148,515 miles

Clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 148,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise boot not opening but securely shut.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 137,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

advise rear exhaust heat sheild broken/rattling

Fail 25 Nov 2013 137,770 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise nearside rear tyre low tread on inner edge

advise rear exhaust heat sheild broken/rattling

Pass 17 Nov 2012 131,622 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 131,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2011 172,019 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 172,019 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 113,021 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn

Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s front tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2009 103,429 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 97,133 miles

cover over/under engine/gearbox area could not check items proper that are situated in/around these areas

Fail 30 Oct 2008 97,133 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

cover over/under engine/gearbox area could not check items proper that are situated in/around these areas

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 VXG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VXG, 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 BK55 VXG registered?

BK55 VXG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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