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CA05 WBE

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,243 mi
Last recorded108,243 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2016 108,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 22 Jul 2014 88,012 miles

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH front coil springs slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 78,247 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 69,375 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and near legal limit

Fail 28 Jun 2012 69,345 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge and near legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2011 60,712 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,815 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 35,864 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,832 miles

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 WBE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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