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BL05 LSJ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,219 mi
Last recorded107,219 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2014 107,219 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge + on limit

front brake pads very thin

o/s/f tyre going bald on inner edge

o/s/f wishbone rear bush started to split

Pass 10 Jul 2013 97,270 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 97,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 88,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,011 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 79,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 68,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,224 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 LSJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LSJ, 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 BL05 LSJ registered?

BL05 LSJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is BL05 LSJ safe to buy?

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