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BN05 RKX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,543 mi
Last recorded183,543 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 RKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 183,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 172,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 155,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,993 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 93,654 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 93,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 RKX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX?

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What year was BN05 RKX registered?

BN05 RKX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is BN05 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 RKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 RKX have outstanding finance?

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