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BL54 ORK

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,149 mi
Last recorded99,149 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 ORK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,149 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,121 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 95,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 90,487 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 84,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 75,649 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,669 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,815 miles

fuel filler neck flap weak

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

Fail 14 Mar 2014 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

fuel filler neck flap weak

n/s headlight aim on lower limit

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,397 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,547 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 55,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,127 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 35,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 27,323 miles

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

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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BL54 ORK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BL54 ORK, 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 BL54 ORK?

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What year was BL54 ORK registered?

BL54 ORK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BL54 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 ORK shows 18 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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