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BT55 AHX

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,812 mi
Last recorded123,812 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 113,977 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 113,977 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

top and bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,738 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 73,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,287 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 41,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 AHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

BT55 AHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is BT55 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 AHX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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