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CE05 HCV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 114,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 107,954 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 107,954 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 102,557 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 102,557 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,247 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,666 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,568 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 70,225 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 70,225 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 60,668 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,414 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,567 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 47,476 miles

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 39,289 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 39,289 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 31,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,576 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm centre tread

offside rear tyre wear on inner edge

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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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.

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