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A18 BCV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,902 mi
Last recorded26,902 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 May 2013 26,902 miles

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 26,097 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 24,588 miles

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2010 22,745 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,863 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2008 16,242 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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A18 BCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A18 BCV, 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 A18 BCV registered?

A18 BCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is A18 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BCV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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