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BT54 HCU

2004 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,855 mi
Last recorded191,855 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Volvo S4075,870 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 HCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2012 191,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 191,855 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 191,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

near side rear wheel has slight blinding

Pass 12 Dec 2011 191,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine managment light on

near side rear wheel has slight blinding

Pass 18 Dec 2010 168,810 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 144,133 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 141,336 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 120,609 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 90,691 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 HCU is a 2004 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 75,870 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 BT54 HCU, 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 22 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT54 HCU registered?

BT54 HCU is a 2004 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is BT54 HCU safe to buy?

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