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CA05 MZV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,640 mi
Last recorded82,640 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 MZV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 82,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 56,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 34,625 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,588 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,185 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 22,619 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 19,927 miles

n/s front tyre worn bald on inner edge and low across centre of tread and on the legal limit

o/s front tyre worn bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 15 Jun 2009 16,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 14,281 miles

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

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 MZV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CA05 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

CA05 MZV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is CA05 MZV safe to buy?

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