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BR54 HDS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR54 HDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 66,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 49,797 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,214 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 32,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 32,925 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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BR54 HDS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BR54 HDS, 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 BR54 HDS registered?

BR54 HDS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is BR54 HDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR54 HDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BR54 HDS have outstanding finance?

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