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BN54 NLA

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,665 mi
Last recorded108,665 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 108,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 96,663 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 93,474 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,373 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,983 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 87,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear out of shape and worn on inner edge

tracking

Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,163 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,665 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 71,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also stepping (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 71,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also stepping (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 47,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,661 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 40,497 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 25,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,713 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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BN54 NLA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BN54 NLA, 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 BN54 NLA registered?

BN54 NLA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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