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BK55 VYF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

190,301 mi
Last recorded190,301 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 VYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 190,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted

Offside Front rack end slight play

emissions too clean too read speed measurement failure

Fail 24 Oct 2015 190,291 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear seat has a child seat fitted

Offside Front rack end slight play

emissions too clean too read speed measurement failure

Pass 25 Oct 2014 168,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 142,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to read

Fail 24 Oct 2013 142,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to read

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2012 117,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,921 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,438 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 89,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 29 Sep 2009 70,006 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 70,006 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 52,311 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 VYF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

BK55 VYF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 VYF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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