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BN55 JKO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,116 mi
Last recorded169,116 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 JKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 169,116 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 160,995 miles

covers & shields fitted

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 150,015 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 144,966 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 144,919 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 138,657 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 138,634 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 127,824 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 116,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 97,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 97,324 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,134 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 71,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,539 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 JKO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JKO, 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 JKO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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