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CA05 WBD

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 121,985 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 121,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,545 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 109,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,085 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,211 miles

all four tyres have low tread depths.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 68,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 50,699 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,502 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 44,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 38,292 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,107 miles

Oil leak

loss of grease from n/s inner cv boot

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,595 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 WBD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

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

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