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ST05 BFL

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 BFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,465 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 87,461 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 63,658 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 63,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,066 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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ST05 BFL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST05 BFL, 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 ST05 BFL registered?

ST05 BFL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is ST05 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST05 BFL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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