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BF54 CFX

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,708 mi
Last recorded93,708 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,807 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,335 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,141 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,797 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 70,781 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

boot lid will not open

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 62,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,025 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,503 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,262 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,845 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 CFX 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 80%.

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 CFX, 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 CFX registered?

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

Is BF54 CFX safe to buy?

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