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BP05 EJA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

223,460 mi
Last recorded223,460 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 EJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 223,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 200,863 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 195,891 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 191,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 182,872 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

suspension soft

under trays and outer sill covers

Fail 6 Apr 2020 182,872 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

suspension soft

under trays and outer sill covers

Pass 6 Apr 2019 161,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 143,480 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 143,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 138,274 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,256 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,473 miles

n/s/f wearing inner edge

rear tyres wearing low on inner edge

slight wear n/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 5 Jun 2015 121,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,177 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2014 114,139 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,364 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,538 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

Pass 23 May 2011 76,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,554 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,801 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 EJA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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