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BF54 CHN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 121,877 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 121,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,613 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,536 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 87,263 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,855 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2009 53,271 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,111 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,882 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CHN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CHN, 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 CHN registered?

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

Is BF54 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 CHN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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