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123,871 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine/transmission oil leaks, not excessive yet
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb installed (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb installed. (4.1.4 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Welded support bracket fractured off system (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine/transmission oil leaks, not excessive yet
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And O/S/R also, beneath their blistered protective paint coatings (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog leg (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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BL05 LPN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 BL05 LPN, 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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BL05 LPN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.
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