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CE05 KRV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

202,649 mi
Last recorded202,649 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 202,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit and worn badly on inner edge, recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low ,just passed mot, recommend attention. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge badly. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrosion appearing to under side of vehicle at rear

Rear exhaust brackets corroding and exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2020 196,333 miles

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

slight blue smoke

slight rust some areas underside

Pass 15 Feb 2019 185,778 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 171,033 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 171,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 152,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s and n/s front tyre's wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2016 136,114 miles

child seat blocking further inspection of seat belt

engine cover obstructing view of engine components.

rear undertrays blocking view of some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 124,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,008 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,555 miles

Rear exhaust braket rusty

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 6 Mar 2014 109,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear exhaust braket rusty

rear exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 12 Mar 2013 94,497 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear lower suspension wishbone arms outer bushes splitting

both rear suspension short tie bar arms bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

undercutting to front brake discs and inner faces some wear

undercutting to rear brake discs

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2013 94,497 miles

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

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

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

areas of exhaust system rusting

both rear lower suspension wishbone arms outer bushes splitting

both rear suspension short tie bar arms bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre tread 2.5mm

undercutting to front brake discs and inner faces some wear

undercutting to rear brake discs

uneven tread wear to both rear tyres

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,608 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,507 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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CE05 KRV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 KRV, 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 CE05 KRV registered?

CE05 KRV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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