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BP05 EHG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,714 mi
Last recorded133,714 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2020 133,714 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,460 miles

parts of the exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

exhaust in poor condition (hangers)

Fail 1 Aug 2018 125,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

exhaust in poor condition (hangers)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 119,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre feathered slightly

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre feathered slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,818 miles

Anti skid warning message on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2016 115,818 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 110,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Fail 24 Jun 2015 110,181 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre stepped on inner tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,043 miles

EXCLAIMATION MARK ON DASH just scrolling through message just mentions anti skid service

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,410 miles

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres de-void of tread on inner edges

Both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,874 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,268 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,628 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 EHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EHG, 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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BP05 EHG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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