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RA55 BFY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

150,525 mi
Last recorded150,525 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 150,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 150,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 141,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 141,580 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 141,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 136,297 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,572 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 132,619 miles

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 132,619 miles

Middle exhaust silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 130,300 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 127,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 125,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to see (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding

both front brake back plates corroding

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both fronts and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

manufactures undertrays engine and sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequately supported

some general corrosion to rear suspension areas

Pass 25 Jan 2017 123,034 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin and bracket corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2016 120,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion both front coil springs

some corrosion exhaust outer skin

Fail 4 Feb 2016 120,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

some corrosion both front coil springs

some corrosion exhaust outer skin

Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

some wear / play in front lower arm bushes rear end

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

some wear / play in front lower arm bushes rear end

Pass 26 Feb 2014 113,016 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 113,016 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 101,604 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,672 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,426 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,192 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,861 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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RA55 BFY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RA55 BFY, 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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RA55 BFY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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