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BN05 OWW

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 96,587 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,587 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 91,921 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 91,921 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 85,518 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Front offside and nearside tyres are worn heavily on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,927 miles

Front Lower offside and nearside suspension arm bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,662 miles

Front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Rear tyres are cracked on the inner sidewalls

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 58,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,864 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,259 miles

front cover under trays are fitted

front tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 7 Jan 2009 31,123 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 OWW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN05 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 OWW?

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What year was BN05 OWW registered?

BN05 OWW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BN05 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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