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BT54 HCN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,281 mi
Last recorded158,281 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 158,281 miles

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

eml on

Pass 5 Jun 2021 153,181 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 153,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 150,476 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 130,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 95,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,076 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 38,598 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 HCN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HCN, 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 BT54 HCN registered?

BT54 HCN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is BT54 HCN safe to buy?

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