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EN05 BWG

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,028 mi
Last recorded45,028 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 BWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 45,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,210 miles

Nearside Front Alloy Dented

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 43,208 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Alloy Dented

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Mounting Bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,459 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 41,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working 501 A (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 39,603 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre date 2011

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,221 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,173 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 31,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle badly perished on side wall (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle badly perished on side wall (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,471 miles

Rear Both tyres are perished and have slight cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,546 miles

under tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 26,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0020 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0026 (8.2.2)

under tray fitted components not checked

upper level components covered not checked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,293 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Fail 7 Oct 2014 23,293 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and crack

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,836 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 12,581 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 18,604 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 18,604 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,753 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 14,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 11,984 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,010 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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EN05 BWG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EN05 BWG, 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

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What year was EN05 BWG registered?

EN05 BWG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is EN05 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 BWG shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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