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BF54 CFP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,817 mi
Last recorded88,817 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,817 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,672 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,412 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,412 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,119 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 87,989 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jan 2015 70,983 miles

Considerable play in rear bushes on O/S and N/S front lower suspension arms

Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 47,870 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 40,626 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,626 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,154 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,742 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,594 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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BF54 CFP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CFP, 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 CFP registered?

BF54 CFP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is BF54 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 CFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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