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BN55 JJK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,700 mi
Last recorded184,700 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 184,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 184,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 169,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 156,052 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 148,373 miles

OSF tyre heavy wear at inner shoulder.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 148,373 miles

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

OSF tyre heavy wear at inner shoulder.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 141,607 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 127,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 109,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,420 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 96,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 83,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,512 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,276 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,014 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 JJK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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