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BP54 KSZ

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

86,446 mi
Last recorded86,446 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,446 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 86,446 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,620 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 84,620 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 80,374 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 80,319 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,994 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 75,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 75,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 73,901 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 71,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 68,599 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,907 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 60,621 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 50,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 40,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,121 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,129 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,809 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)

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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BP54 KSZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BP54 KSZ, 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 BP54 KSZ registered?

BP54 KSZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BP54 KSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 KSZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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