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BN05 RKZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,184 mi
Last recorded95,184 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 95,184 miles

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

General under body surface corrosion inc Front and rear subframes and arms

Fail 15 May 2026 95,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under body surface corrosion inc Front and rear subframes and arms

Pass 14 May 2025 91,283 miles

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

General under body surface corrosion to suspension arms and front upper strut body mounts

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 91,283 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

General under body surface corrosion to suspension arms and front upper strut body mounts

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 88,125 miles

Front Exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 84,308 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 25 May 2022 81,033 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 81,033 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 79,776 miles

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded inc all suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 79,776 miles

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

General under body surface corrosion

Nearside Front Inner CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded inc all suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 77,616 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and mounting defective

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 27 May 2020 77,616 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and mounting defective

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 May 2019 74,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 74,185 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 70,932 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 70,931 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,334 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 53,615 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear gearbox mounting worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,679 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,998 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,070 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 24 Mar 2009 33,397 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,126 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 RKZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RKZ, 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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BN05 RKZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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