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BT55 AHA

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,125 mi
Last recorded135,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 135,125 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2015 117,229 miles

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

slight wear discs

Fail 11 Jul 2015 117,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear discs

Pass 5 Jul 2014 100,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,938 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,548 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 74,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 65,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,499 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,516 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 51,468 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,467 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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BT55 AHA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 BT55 AHA, 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 BT55 AHA registered?

BT55 AHA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is BT55 AHA safe to buy?

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