MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at front flex (7.1.2)
exhaust outer skin corroded
inner edges worn on front tyres
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant level low
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust deteriorated
ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BP05 BFJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 BP05 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?
BP05 BFJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
Is BP05 BFJ safe to buy?
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