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BF54 CKD

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 CKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 77,655 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2026 77,655 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 76,304 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 76,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,995 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 36,956 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mount corroded

reverse lamp not working

Fail 5 Oct 2020 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust mount corroded

reverse lamp not working

Pass 11 Feb 2019 29,050 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 29,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 26,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Feb 2017 26,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 23,201 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 23,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 21,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 20,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,052 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,906 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 16,626 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 14,989 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 CKD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CKD, 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 CKD registered?

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

Is BF54 CKD safe to buy?

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