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CA05 HTX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,242 mi
Last recorded76,242 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 HTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 76,242 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 76,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 72,735 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 72,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,254 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 69,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid level low (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,250 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,507 miles

Rear parking brake requirements only just met 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

general corrosion under side suspension/floors/exhaust

Fail 6 Dec 2021 62,485 miles

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

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

Rear parking brake requirements only just met 17%. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

general corrosion under side suspension/floors/exhaust

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,609 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,321 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 45,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 44,614 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 44,614 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 42,402 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 42,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 40,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 37,898 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,324 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,348 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 HTX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 CA05 HTX, 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 HTX registered?

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

Is CA05 HTX safe to buy?

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