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BP54 KTA

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,166 mi
Last recorded64,166 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 64,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 64,166 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 60,057 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,725 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,359 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,443 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 44,928 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2013 44,928 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,749 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 36,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,175 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 31,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,605 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 28 Jan 2008 23,447 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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BP54 KTA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KTA, 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 BP54 KTA registered?

BP54 KTA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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