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BN55 JJL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,768 mi
Last recorded79,768 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JJL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 79,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 70,500 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 70,500 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,195 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 58,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 45,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 30,003 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 25,169 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,869 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 17,693 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 JJL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JJL, 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

How do I check the history of BN55 JJL?

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What year was BN55 JJL registered?

BN55 JJL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is BN55 JJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 JJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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