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BN05 PMO

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,834 mi
Last recorded88,834 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 PMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,834 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,276 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,311 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 42,269 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,601 miles

Front pads 60-70% worn

Rear pads 70% worn

Pass 13 Aug 2009 38,988 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 38,985 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 37,352 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 PMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol 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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

BN05 PMO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is BN05 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 PMO 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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