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PK05 BEJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,090 mi
Last recorded147,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,090 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system is corroded and blowing

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 147,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust system is corroded and blowing

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 141,450 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 137,193 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 137,006 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 124,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 116,473 miles

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

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2015 108,205 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 99,855 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 91,858 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 83,458 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 83,458 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,586 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,429 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,308 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 74,308 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,000 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 66,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,424 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 57,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 BEJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PK05 BEJ, 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 PK05 BEJ registered?

PK05 BEJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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