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PK05 BFX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,719 mi
Last recorded129,719 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 BFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 129,719 miles

osr tyre wearing thin

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 129,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr tyre wearing thin

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,200 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,251 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 69,234 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,332 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 BFX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BFX, 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 PK05 BFX registered?

PK05 BFX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is PK05 BFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 BFX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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