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CA05 MZT

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,812 mi
Last recorded154,812 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 154,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Feb 2020 154,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 26 Feb 2019 145,259 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 143,640 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 128,558 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 122,000 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 122,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,403 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

rear silencer slightly deteriated

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,900 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 106,877 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 100,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 84,616 miles

slightly worn wheel bearing near/side rear

Pass 29 Jun 2010 70,590 miles

advice both front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 56,894 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 43,373 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 43,373 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 MZT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MZT, 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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CA05 MZT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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