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BP05 ESU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,813 mi
Last recorded96,813 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 ESU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 96,813 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 96,122 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 93,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,057 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 161,388 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,447 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 64,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 59,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 50,463 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,422 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,335 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 ESU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ESU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP05 ESU registered?

BP05 ESU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is BP05 ESU safe to buy?

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