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BT55 AHL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,586 mi
Last recorded90,586 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,586 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,693 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 78,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,870 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 AHL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT55 AHL registered?

BT55 AHL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is BT55 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 AHL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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