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PK05 BDO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,391 mi
Last recorded126,391 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f light source slight reduced

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Fail 10 Jun 2017 126,376 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f light source slight reduced

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 118,209 miles

Nearside Front child seat fit

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 7 Jun 2016 118,209 miles

Nearside Front child seat fit

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,397 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 115,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,361 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 111,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 106,567 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 101,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2011 95,227 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear and offside front tyres have a small cut

Fail 5 Sep 2011 95,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear and offside front tyres have a small cut

Pass 25 Aug 2010 83,428 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 83,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 75,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,651 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,044 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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PK05 BDO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PK05 BDO, 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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PK05 BDO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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