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BT54 LRU

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 13,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 1,826 miles

fuel breather pipe broken to rear

Fail 26 Feb 2010 1,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 1,716 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 1,490 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 1,209 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 LRU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

BT54 LRU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is BT54 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 LRU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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