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BN05 PKE

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,155 mi
Last recorded90,155 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 89,313 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 88,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,316 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 85,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,242 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,711 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 82,799 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 80,830 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 79,074 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Apr 2016 77,518 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,724 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on both edges

rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner shoulder with bad runflat damage(requires attention)

Fail 10 May 2014 70,657 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2014 70,657 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 63,620 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 63,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 56,500 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 50,162 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 46,329 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,961 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 PKE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE?

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What year was BN05 PKE registered?

BN05 PKE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 PKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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