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BT54 LRY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LRY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 95,233 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 95,233 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,676 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 78,678 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,572 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 72,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 47,576 miles

o/s aim on min

o/s front headlamp bulb output fading(suspect bulb not seated right)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2009 28,457 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 20,977 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 LRY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 BT54 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

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

Is BT54 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 LRY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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