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BN05 YHG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,427 mi
Last recorded145,427 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 137,493 miles

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Fail 19 Jun 2018 137,490 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 28 Jun 2017 128,472 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,297 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 May 2016 118,092 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 108,219 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,131 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,126 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,126 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 81,169 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,944 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,944 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 61,895 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,768 miles

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

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 YHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHG, 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 YHG registered?

BN05 YHG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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