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BN05 MYD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 105,030 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,536 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,290 miles

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

eml on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 86,284 miles

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

eml on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. 205/50/zr17-93w (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted.

Engine light on.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 77,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 70,077 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,414 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 63,401 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

boot not opening could not inspect spare wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,242 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 27,923 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 27,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,588 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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BN05 MYD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN05 MYD, 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 BN05 MYD registered?

BN05 MYD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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