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BP54 RHU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,772 mi
Last recorded104,772 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 RHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,772 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 9 Oct 2018 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust hangers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,860 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 89,860 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 83,556 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 83,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 78,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,171 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,236 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 33,667 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 RHU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BP54 RHU, 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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BP54 RHU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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