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BT05 PZL

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,449 mi
Last recorded133,449 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 PZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 133,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,169 miles

Nearside Rear inner edge

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

Offside Rear inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2019 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner edge

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

Offside Rear inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,622 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

exhaust flexy worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 112,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

exhaust flexy worn

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,769 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 99,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,218 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 86,218 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 55,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 35,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2011 35,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,050 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 20,288 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 14,232 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 PZL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT05 PZL, 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 PZL registered?

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

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