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BL54 WGX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,391 mi
Last recorded84,391 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 79,315 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,827 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 76,329 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 71,740 miles

engine cover /under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 17 May 2016 71,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine cover /under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 May 2015 61,612 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 61,612 miles

Front obligatory indirect vision device seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2014 53,727 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 49,175 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 49,153 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,644 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,397 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,557 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,393 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 WGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

BL54 WGX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is BL54 WGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL54 WGX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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