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BK55 FCY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,578 mi
Last recorded101,578 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 FCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 101,578 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 96,308 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 91,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 83,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,487 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 57,793 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 57,793 miles

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

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

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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BK55 FCY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BK55 FCY, 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 BK55 FCY registered?

BK55 FCY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is BK55 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 FCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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