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GL05 BXR

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,668 mi
Last recorded144,668 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 BXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 144,668 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 136,886 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 127,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 106,825 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 106,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 97,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,510 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion crntre exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust box

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on exhaust box

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,841 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 73,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 62,451 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 50,621 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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GL05 BXR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL05 BXR, 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 GL05 BXR registered?

GL05 BXR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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