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LD55 BNV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,906 mi
Last recorded90,906 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 BNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,906 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,852 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 87,852 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 87,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,554 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,554 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 87,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 85,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bolt in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,721 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 69,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,141 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 60,141 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)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 51,610 miles

Boot lid not opening but able to inspect boot via offside rear seat.

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,776 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,095 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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LD55 BNV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LD55 BNV, 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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LD55 BNV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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