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BT05 PZN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,978 mi
Last recorded128,978 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 128,978 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 4 Aug 2026 128,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 4 Aug 2025 126,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shocker top cover are loose

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate,

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on subframes, steering, suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 4 Aug 2025 126,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shocker top cover are loose

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate,

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on subframes, steering, suspension, and brake components,

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 25 Jul 2024 123,073 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

rear o/s shock absorber cover is loose

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on all brake pipes, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 25 Jul 2024 123,072 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system is starting to corrode and deteriorate

oil leaks

rear o/s shock absorber cover is loose

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on all brake pipes, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 25 Jul 2023 119,164 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 22 Jul 2022 114,363 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner sills

Pass 26 Jul 2021 110,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,606 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 106,557 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 102,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 97,917 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 97,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,015 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 85,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,755 miles

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

o/s front tyre side wall cracking inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2014 72,844 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,217 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 45,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,269 miles

oil le3vel low / o/s & n/side rear tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,576 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 PZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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