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AV54 CTY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,011 mi
Last recorded98,011 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 98,011 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 98,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,694 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 93,694 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,485 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 70,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 38,811 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,725 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 36,889 miles

Both rear tyre's outer side wall's deteriorating

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,282 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,658 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are cracking on the sidewalls.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,895 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 28,694 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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AV54 CTY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV54 CTY, 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 AV54 CTY registered?

AV54 CTY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AV54 CTY safe to buy?

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