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CA05 PWX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,590 mi
Last recorded112,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 PWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 112,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

temp repair on n/s headlight

Fail 11 Jun 2012 112,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

temp repair on n/s headlight

Pass 20 Jun 2011 96,291 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 96,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,745 miles

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

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

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

both number plates

o/s/f wheelbearing

warp on front brakes

Fail 15 Jun 2010 80,745 miles

warp on front brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both number plates

o/s/f wheelbearing

Fail 18 Jun 2009 65,268 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,268 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)

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 PWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA05 PWX?

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What year was CA05 PWX registered?

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

Is CA05 PWX safe to buy?

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