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BN05 YFU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,967 mi
Last recorded139,967 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 139,967 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 135,474 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 135,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,414 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 124,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,381 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,379 miles

Offside Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/r17 93w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 106,229 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/r17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,211 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 97,207 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald along its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both linkages (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,680 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged outside of zone A but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Apr 2017 88,678 miles

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

windscreen damaged outside of zone A but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 21 May 2016 77,810 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 77,808 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 49,906 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,023 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,035 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,495 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 30,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 26,550 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 YFU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

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

Is BN05 YFU safe to buy?

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