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BN05 OYJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 106,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

parking brake has slight travel on lever

rear suspension heavily corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 98,382 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracking on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

parking brake has slight travel on lever

rear suspension heavily corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,536 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 31 May 2019 80,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 May 2018 75,271 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,183 miles

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,111 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s rear tyres cracking on tread pattern.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 47,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 47,295 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,977 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,977 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,603 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 36,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,837 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 27,568 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 27,568 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 19,920 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 OYJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OYJ, 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

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What year was BN05 OYJ registered?

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

Is BN05 OYJ safe to buy?

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