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BF54 CFD

2005 Volvo S40

Black Lpg 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,001 mi
Last recorded181,001 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 181,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 177,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 172,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 169,456 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 162,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 155,819 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 148,832 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 142,274 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 127,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 110,285 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 102,144 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,999 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 23 Feb 2009 76,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 76,757 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 56,162 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 56,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CFD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CFD, 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 BF54 CFD registered?

BF54 CFD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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