MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle corroded
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Exhaust heat shield loose (rear)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall,& has no tread on the inner section.
Offside front tyre pressure low
Exhaust heat shield loose (rear)
Offside front tyre cut on inner sidewall,& has no tread on the inner section.
Offside front tyre pressure low
exhaust system is corroded
offside rear tyre is worn and mis-shaped on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust system is corroded
offside rear tyre is worn and mis-shaped on inner edge
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BP05 BFU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 BFU, 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 BFU registered?
BP05 BFU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2005.
Is BP05 BFU safe to buy?
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