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BN55 JFY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,642 mi
Last recorded70,642 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 70,642 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,396 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 61,790 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,790 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 58,626 miles

both headlight aims on minimum level

oil level on minimum

Fail 18 Jan 2022 58,626 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

both headlight aims on minimum level

oil level on minimum

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Generally worn low and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,555 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,555 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 36,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm + inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 30,669 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 25,292 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,296 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 16,721 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,497 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,246 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,906 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,635 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 12,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,933 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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BN55 JFY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BN55 JFY, 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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BN55 JFY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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