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MT54 MFA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,696 mi
Last recorded150,696 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 MFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 150,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,012 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,927 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 97,334 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,127 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 70,127 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear centre (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 55,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 55,965 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 46,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2014 34,246 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 16,624 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 14,619 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 12,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 10,194 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 7,695 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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MT54 MFA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT54 MFA, 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 MT54 MFA registered?

MT54 MFA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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The MOT history for MT54 MFA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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