MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,201 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake insecure n/s/f brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS rack (2.1.5 (a))
n/s/r tyre bald edges / sidewall perished
o/s/f tyre damage to sidewall
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
o/s/r tyre bald edge
rear exhaust heatshield fixings perished
slight surface corrosion n/s/r chassis leg
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
damage / cuts to o/s/f tyre sidewall
engine cover / under trays fitted
engine light on
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear / wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished / cracking
rear exhaust heat-shields perished around fixings
slight corrosion o/s/f coil spring
slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs
slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg
slight corrosion to o/s/f inner suspension turret
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
damage / cuts to o/s/f tyre sidewall
engine cover / under trays fitted
engine light on
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres uneven wear / wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished / cracking
rear exhaust heat-shields perished around fixings
slight corrosion o/s/f coil spring
slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs
slight corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg
slight corrosion to o/s/f inner suspension turret
slight weep of oil from steering rack
n/s/r tyre worn/ sidewalls perished
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover fitted
n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops perished
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine cover fitted
n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops perished
n/s/r tyre worn/ sidewalls perished
slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre sidewall
slight weep of oil from steering rack
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm centre tread
offside rear tyre wear on inner edge
nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm centre tread
offside rear tyre wear on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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CE05 HCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 CE05 HCV, 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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CE05 HCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.
Is CE05 HCV safe to buy?
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