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BT55 AHD

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,865 mi
Last recorded138,865 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 138,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 133,573 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 133,536 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,816 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 127,075 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,304 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,802 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 104,738 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 104,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 104,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,183 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 78,814 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,086 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 54,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres in poor condition and close to legal limit.

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,527 miles

nearside front tyre outter sidewall is slightly kerb rubbed

front number plate is cracked but still readable

offside front tyre sidewall is slightly kerb rubbed

offside rear tyre inner edge is stepped

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 AHD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BT55 AHD, 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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BT55 AHD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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