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BP54 KSY

2005 Volvo 240

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,198 mi
Last recorded110,198 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo 240104,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 KSY
MakeVolvo
Model240
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2024 110,198 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside/Offside rubbers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 109,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 107,134 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,334 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,405 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,730 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,643 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,558 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 80,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp aim on lowest level

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,208 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 78,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 46,723 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 27,305 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 240?

Based on 134,955 MOT tests across 18,976 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
2,823
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
18,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,198
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,759
Stop lamp not working 5,132
Registration plate lamp not working 5,125
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,981
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BP54 KSY is a 2005 Volvo 240 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 Volvo 240 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 104,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 240 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP54 KSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 240 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo 240 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BP54 KSY is a 2005 Volvo 240, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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