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BN05 YGH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,572 mi
Last recorded122,572 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 122,572 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING IN NEAR FUTURE (2.5.B.1a)

REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 22 Jul 2017 122,440 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING IN NEAR FUTURE (2.5.B.1a)

REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 3 Aug 2016 114,170 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,168 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 96,637 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 88,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

snow tyres fitted all round

Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

snow tyres fitted all round

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 70,731 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,343 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 47,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 47,421 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,169 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 YGH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YGH, 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 YGH registered?

BN05 YGH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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