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BN05 YGT

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,514 mi
Last recorded158,514 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 YGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 158,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 150,321 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 127,652 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 127,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,915 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 114,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,750 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,303 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre inner edge almost worn through to cords.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 90,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,746 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 YGT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

BN05 YGT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is BN05 YGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 YGT 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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