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BK55 XNY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,728 mi
Last recorded190,728 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 190,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Dec 2021 187,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 187,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 179,854 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 179,798 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 170,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 158,216 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 145,219 miles

rearmost exhaust mount broken.

Pass 20 Jun 2015 133,255 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm, tread cracking/poor

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge cracking/poor

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust hanger snapped/corroded (system still supported)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 133,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2.5mm, tread cracking/poor

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge cracking/poor

rear brake discs worn and lipped

rear exhaust hanger snapped/corroded (system still supported)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 123,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 114,544 miles

Nearside Inner Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disks slightly scored, pitted and lipped

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

Oil level overfilled on dipstick

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

Rear brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 107,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disks slightly scored, pitted and lipped

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

Oil level overfilled on dipstick

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

Rear brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2011 90,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jun 2011 90,111 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2010 70,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 67,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,629 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,629 miles

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 XNY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XNY, 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 XNY registered?

BK55 XNY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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