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BF54 BZX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,484 mi
Last recorded124,484 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 BZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 124,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 123,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 120,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,539 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,859 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 113,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Fail 27 Oct 2015 113,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2014 109,114 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Aug 2013 102,561 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 85,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 66,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 40,047 miles

Offside Rear 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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BF54 BZX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BF54 BZX, 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 BF54 BZX registered?

BF54 BZX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BF54 BZX safe to buy?

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