MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight blue smoke
slight rust some areas underside
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
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)
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
child seat blocking further inspection of seat belt
engine cover obstructing view of engine components.
rear undertrays blocking view of some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Rear exhaust braket rusty
rear exhaust heat shield broken
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear exhaust braket rusty
rear exhaust heat shield broken
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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CE05 KRV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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