VOLVO S40 BN05MXF has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLVO S40 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,030 miles 8 months ago on Friday 10th October 2025 at 11:23.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 17th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

BN05MXF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 2026158,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 2025158,030 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 202417TH OCTOBER 2025152,006 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 202317TH OCTOBER 2024148,628 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 202213TH OCTOBER 2023146,759 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202113TH OCTOBER 2022144,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And In Poor Condition (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202013TH OCTOBER 2021141,094 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning One Light Out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2020141,094 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning One Light Out (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201913TH OCTOBER 2020139,161 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201827TH SEPTEMBER 2019135,451 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Mirror Glass Missing
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201727TH SEPTEMBER 2018131,036 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Hanger Fractured
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Dust Cover Detatched
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Smooth On Edge
  7. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Just Made Efficiency
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201627TH SEPTEMBER 2017118,588 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Hanger Corroded Off
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2016118,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Hanger Corroded Off
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201516TH MARCH 2016112,635 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 20144TH MARCH 201597,842 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 20134TH MARCH 201494,476 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 20124TH MARCH 201389,659 MI
PASSED2ND MARCH 20114TH MARCH 201285,594 MI
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20104TH MARCH 201176,857 MI
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201076,857 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
FAILED5TH MARCH 200966,079 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20094TH MARCH 201066,079 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 20084TH MARCH 200956,285 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 200856,285 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN05MXF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

BN05MXF MOT Comments

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BN05MXF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,030 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,902 miles

BN05MXF FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration BN05MXF was manufactured on Friday 4th March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 158,030 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 7,902 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN05MXF has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 25 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does BN05MXF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BN05MXF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN05MXF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 25th May 2026 BN05MXF does have Tax. Read more

When does BN05MXF Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN05MXF will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN05MXF MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN05MXF will expire in 5 months on Saturday 17th October 2026. Read more

When did BN05MXF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN05MXF was on Friday 10th October 2025 at 11:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN05MXF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN05MXF we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN05MXF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BN05MXF we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN05MXF?

BN05MXF is registered as a 2005 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has BN05MXF done?

The odometer reading for BN05MXF at the last MOT in October 2025 was 158,030 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,902 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN05MXF?

The vehicle BN05MXF was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th March 2005. Read more

What colour is BN05MXF?

The official colour of BN05MXF is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does BN05MXF have?

BN05MXF has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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