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BL54 ORT

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 110,453 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 110,376 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Jan 2021 105,766 miles

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

both front tyres worn

front exhaust mounting broken

noise from nearside front suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2020 98,768 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 98,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 91,977 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,542 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 56,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 52,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

wiper blades deterioating

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,908 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,908 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage to lamp o/s/f side repeater

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,322 miles

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2010 30,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,006 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 21,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 21,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ORT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ORT, 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.

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BL54 ORT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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