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BL54 WGA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,703 mi
Last recorded153,703 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 153,703 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 20 Jan 2014 147,955 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 148,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2013 143,748 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 126,761 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 126,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,525 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 96,812 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 WGA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGA, 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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What year was BL54 WGA registered?

BL54 WGA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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