MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
brake pads wearing low
front and rear tyres on limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
advise full brake measurement check
front brake discs worn
front brake pads very low
rear brake pads low
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front discs slightly lipped
outer skin of rear exhaust slightly corroded
rear tyres slightly out of shape and on 3mm
slight damage to all sidewalls
slight play in steering wheel/column
slight play in tie rods
front discs slightly lipped
outer skin of rear exhaust slightly corroded
rear tyres slightly out of shape and on 3mm
slight damage to all sidewalls
slight play in steering wheel/column
slight play in tie rods
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
nearside front tyre sidewall damage
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 VYM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VYM, 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 VYM registered?
BK55 VYM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2005.
Is BK55 VYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK55 VYM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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