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BT54 LSU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,836 mi
Last recorded118,836 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2013 117,677 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 4 Mar 2013 117,677 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 116,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jan 2011 116,045 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 100,431 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 73,827 miles

advise both front tyres low and worn on inner edge

advise front number plate cracked

advise rear tyres low

advise slight corrosion lip to rear discs

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 LSU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

BT54 LSU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2005.

Is BT54 LSU safe to buy?

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