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HY52 BPX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,913 mi
Last recorded96,913 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 BPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 96,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 92,633 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 92,565 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield dropped onto exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2023 88,945 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,290 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 79,231 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 74,177 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 70,136 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 15% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 60,341 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,275 miles

Cut in N/S/F tyre sidewall - No cords exposed

Pass 22 Feb 2016 54,205 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 52,405 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 50,542 miles

n/s/f tyre, kerb damage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,938 miles

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,938 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r indicator faded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,175 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim showing slight damage

n/s/r tyre wall well scuffed

Pass 25 Mar 2010 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Small stone chips windscreen less than 10mm in size

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,413 miles

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2008 37,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 37,109 miles

chips in windscreen

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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HY52 BPX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY52 BPX, 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 HY52 BPX registered?

HY52 BPX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is HY52 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 BPX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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