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BL05 LPN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,871 mi
Last recorded123,871 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 123,871 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 123,869 miles

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))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 119,806 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,991 miles

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))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 111,991 miles

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 101,882 miles

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,882 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,065 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,467 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,811 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,861 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,308 miles

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,249 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,927 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,140 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 76,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 76,403 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,856 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 65,234 miles

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,019 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,711 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,295 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 43,293 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,458 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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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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