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A20 CNP

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

99,251 mi
Last recorded99,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 CNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm on the legal limit needs replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 87,267 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,571 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective jumping (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 82,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective jumping (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency just met - nearside rear parking brake has little effort

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 78,677 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever becoming excessive

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres - inner edges distorted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,356 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, at edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2016 63,935 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,895 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Apr 2015 59,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Apr 2014 54,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 49,777 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,639 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 44,578 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,147 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,543 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,265 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 19,764 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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A20 CNP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A20 CNP, 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 A20 CNP registered?

A20 CNP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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