MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds slightly rough when rotated
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
engine oil level extremely low
Clutch pedal antislip rubber missing.
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)
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
advise o/s front tyre worn
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
cover over/under engine/gearbox area could not check items proper that are situated in/around these areas
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BK55 VXG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 October 2005.
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