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BT54 HBH

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HBH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 121,879 miles

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Deformed on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 121,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged to cord. 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front flexible exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Deformed on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 107,794 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jul 2019 107,792 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,888 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 98,888 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 75,534 miles

brake pedal slight spongey new pads and discs fitted all round

Pass 28 Jul 2015 70,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,364 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,558 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Offside rear tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,834 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,704 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,853 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,698 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,389 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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BT54 HBH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT54 HBH, 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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BT54 HBH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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