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BN55 VVC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 VVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 142,973 miles

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

NSR tyre worn inner edge

OSR brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% NS and OS (1.1.A.3b)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 142,973 miles

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

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

NSR tyre worn inner edge

OSR brake slightly binding

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% NS and OS (1.1.A.3b)

Some front and rear underside suspension, braking and steering components corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 129,349 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 129,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,298 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 116,286 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,736 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 79,734 miles

anti skid system lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 6 Jun 2012 79,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

anti skid system lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,375 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 59,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,757 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 43,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,038 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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