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BL54 TYH

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,138 mi
Last recorded82,138 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,138 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,810 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 73,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,931 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2009 34,348 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 34,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,942 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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BL54 TYH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYH, 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 BL54 TYH registered?

BL54 TYH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BL54 TYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 TYH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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