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CE05 HDA

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,282 mi
Last recorded152,282 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HDA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing also taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing also taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 152,282 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Pet restraint stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing also taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing also taped in place (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 143,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 131,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 120,034 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 120,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 108,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,144 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 88,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 76,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,166 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,166 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 57,091 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 22 Jul 2011 57,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,118 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,151 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,151 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,444 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

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 HDA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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