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OW05 BNL

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,122 mi
Last recorded52,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW05 BNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2020 52,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 51,551 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 50,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 48,239 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 47,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 47,616 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 46,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,364 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 31,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 19,722 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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OW05 BNL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OW05 BNL, 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 OW05 BNL registered?

OW05 BNL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is OW05 BNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW05 BNL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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