2005 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · BF54 CHL
2005 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 79,224 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF54 CHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 79,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF54 CHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Volvo S40 (BF54 CHL) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BF54 CHL Mileage History
- 05/10/202270,472 mi
- 04/10/202372,822 mi+2,350 mi
- 07/01/202576,564 mi+3,742 mi
- 11/12/202579,224 mi+2,660 mi
- 11/12/202579,224 mi
Average of roughly 2,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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