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BW54 YGM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

343,442 mi
Last recorded343,442 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW54 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 343,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 329,936 miles

Nearside Front top mount slight play

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 334,944 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 311,676 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 311,676 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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BW54 YGM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BW54 YGM, 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 BW54 YGM registered?

BW54 YGM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BW54 YGM safe to buy?

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