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BP05 BCU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,798 mi
Last recorded138,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 138,798 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 125,332 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin adrift

Pass 13 Jun 2018 112,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 103,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,890 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 84,490 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 54,008 miles

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

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

Rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,501 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,698 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 37,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 37,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 22,211 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distoted

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 BCU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

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

Is BP05 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 BCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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