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BP05 AUU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,812 miles

Engine Breather pipe collapsed

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper spring missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 98,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine Breather pipe collapsed

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Caliper spring missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 92,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 92,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible RUBBING ON TO BODY (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 88,734 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,694 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,899 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,382 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 62,511 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 62,511 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,063 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pads low

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 39,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jun 2013 34,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 30,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 25,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,953 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 16,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,065 miles

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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BP05 AUU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP05 AUU, 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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What year was BP05 AUU registered?

BP05 AUU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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