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CD05 ZZZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD05 ZZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,793 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 135,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 120,315 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 105,818 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 105,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 98,163 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 98,163 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,801 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 84,068 miles

Exhaust System In Poor Condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,742 miles

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

exhaust system corroided

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,101 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre incorrect load/speed rating and is a run flat tyre also worn to 2mm

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,528 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 67,528 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,307 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,838 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,020 miles

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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CD05 ZZZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CD05 ZZZ, 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 CD05 ZZZ registered?

CD05 ZZZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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