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BP05 BFJ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,196 mi
Last recorded169,196 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 BFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 169,196 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 162,427 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 162,347 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 157,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,708 miles

Coolant level low

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2016 134,418 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 110,452 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 100,423 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CASING CORRODED

Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,423 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,976 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,551 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 55,440 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 55,440 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 38,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 38,401 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,947 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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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.

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