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2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,163 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner cv gaitors slight seep

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Fail 9 Jun 2017 117,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both inner cv gaitors slight seep

eml

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 107,300 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 107,117 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 94,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 94,749 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2012 87,636 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,092 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,779 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,141 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 VPN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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