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BT05 TCK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 TCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 100,914 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 99,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger and drivers windows tinted

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Slight leak/misting of fluid around steering rack

Pass 24 May 2016 96,115 miles

Engine malfunction warning light is illuminated

Exhaust rear silencer mount hangers corroded

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low/ bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre perished/ cracking from edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2015 91,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 86,446 miles

chips on windscreen

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,005 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 79,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 72,823 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 63,835 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 56,771 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 56,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 48,014 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 38,573 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 38,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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BT05 TCK 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT05 TCK, 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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BT05 TCK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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