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BL05 LPK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LPK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2015 99,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 89,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,524 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,458 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 69,133 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 58,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,416 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 42,217 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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BL05 LPK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL05 LPK, 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

How do I check the history of BL05 LPK?

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What year was BL05 LPK registered?

BL05 LPK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is BL05 LPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 LPK shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL05 LPK have outstanding finance?

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