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BL05 PYU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,201 mi
Last recorded179,201 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 179,201 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 172,933 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 164,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 160,047 miles

Noise from offside rear wheel.

Fuel cap mechanism is damaged.

Nearside rear wheel outer rim is damaged.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 159,980 miles

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

Fuel cap mechanism is damaged.

Nearside rear wheel outer rim is damaged.

Noise from offside rear wheel.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 158,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 158,057 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 149,833 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness from o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Jul 2009 137,310 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 137,310 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 115,655 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 PYU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

BL05 PYU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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