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BN05 PKZ

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,926 mi
Last recorded129,926 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2023 129,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,244 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17/93w ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle tested in a wet condition.

Fail 23 Dec 2020 118,870 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/50/17/93w ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

vehicle tested in a wet condition.

Pass 24 Feb 2020 116,208 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 116,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,880 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 104,958 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 104,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 97,165 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low slightly low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 89,610 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,575 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,430 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,542 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 65,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,892 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,587 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat (unable to carry out full in spection on seat belt)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 42,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat (unable to carry out full in spection on seat belt)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,861 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 PKZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

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

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