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CA05 HTN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 161,245 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 154,523 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2022 151,560 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 150,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 149,858 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 148,434 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 146,530 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 145,921 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 143,915 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 125,264 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 109,812 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 109,811 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,913 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 61,097 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,385 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 30,361 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,119 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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CA05 HTN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CA05 HTN, 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 CA05 HTN registered?

CA05 HTN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 HTN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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