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BV05 ZGK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,244 mi
Last recorded50,244 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 ZGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 50,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,283 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 40,480 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 39,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,777 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 36,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,648 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 19,712 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 16,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,812 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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BV05 ZGK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV05 ZGK, 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

How do I check the history of BV05 ZGK?

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What year was BV05 ZGK registered?

BV05 ZGK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BV05 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 ZGK shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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