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BT05 PYG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 140,924 miles

Chips in front windscreen

Nearside Front antiroll bar link slight play

Rear section of exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 2 Jul 2019 137,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 126,928 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust mountings corroding

windscreen damage inside zone 'A'

Fail 14 Jun 2018 126,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges

offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen

rear exhaust mountings corroding

windscreen damage inside zone 'A'

Pass 13 Jun 2017 116,191 miles

damage to windscreen inside zone 'A'

rear exhaust mountings corroding

slight uneven wear to both rear tyre inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2016 104,181 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

plastic over sills

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,027 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

plastic over sills

Fail 19 Jun 2014 82,068 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 82,068 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 70,551 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,005 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight tears in tread n/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,339 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 43,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 34,559 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 25,556 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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BT05 PYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BT05 PYG, 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 BT05 PYG registered?

BT05 PYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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