CarVerify

Free Car Check

BF54 CFO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,445 mi
Last recorded109,445 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 109,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 109,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 98,667 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 94,786 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust flexi broken

front tyres wearing low and worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,017 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,017 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 79,240 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,859 miles

Front exhaust mounts at flexi joint missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake hose unsecure.

Nearside rear tyre has wear on sidewalls (runflat).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front exhaust mounts at flexi joint missing.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake hose unsecure.

Nearside rear tyre has wear on sidewalls (runflat).

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 62,800 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Nov 2012 56,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,382 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 43,639 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,347 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 35,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,701 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,581 miles

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BF54 CFO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BF54 CFO, 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

How do I check the history of BF54 CFO?

You can check the full history of BF54 CFO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BF54 CFO registered?

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

Is BF54 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 CFO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF54 CFO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BF54 CFO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.