MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front antiroll bar link slight play
Rear section of exhaust rear mount broken
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))
both rear tyres have uneven wear to inner edges
offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen
rear exhaust mountings corroding
windscreen damage inside zone 'A'
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'
damage to windscreen inside zone 'A'
rear exhaust mountings corroding
slight uneven wear to both rear tyre inner edges
both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
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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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.
Is BT05 PYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT05 PYG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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