MOT Status
ValidMileage
76,242 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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