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CK05 BFZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,232 mi
Last recorded130,232 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 BFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,232 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,475 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both=cracked/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

backplates corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 110,070 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 110,068 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 106,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,374 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 101,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 90,189 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 90,189 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,238 miles

both nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Fail 13 Nov 2017 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement press on bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement press on bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside tyres have cuts in sidewalls

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,510 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,press on bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 66,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides,press on bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 50,826 miles

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

nearside front tyre has deep nick in sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,420 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 38,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,727 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 16,617 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 16,616 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 9,570 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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CK05 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CK05 BFZ, 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 CK05 BFZ registered?

CK05 BFZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is CK05 BFZ safe to buy?

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