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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Metal mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust box corroding
handbrake travel
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Exhaust box corroding
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Rear Exhaust box corroding
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
cover sills + under-tray fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
small cut on outer wall of nearside front tyre
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
small cut on outer wall of nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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BN55 JHF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BN55 JHF, 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 JHF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2005.
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