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BL05 PZF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 PZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,716 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 75,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 71,287 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 63,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear spring seated incorrectly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 55,572 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 52,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 51,116 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,155 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 45,906 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 34,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 26,726 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,090 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,903 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 PZF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZF, 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 PZF registered?

BL05 PZF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 PZF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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