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FD05 BHU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,397 mi
Last recorded206,397 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 206,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake travel high

Fail 28 Jun 2019 206,360 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 May 2018 200,224 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2017 194,328 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

front brake application uneven

Fail 31 May 2017 194,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges

front brake application uneven

Pass 24 May 2016 188,065 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 24 May 2016 188,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 26 May 2015 176,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 26 May 2015 176,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 13 May 2014 161,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer cover coming off

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 May 2014 161,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box outer cover coming off

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 147,206 miles

O/S/Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2012 132,205 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 123,006 miles

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 10 May 2010 105,325 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 105,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 79,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 53,786 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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FD05 BHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FD05 BHU, 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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FD05 BHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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