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CF05 AZR

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

39,501 mi
Last recorded39,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 39,501 miles

both front tyres worn low on tread ,inner edge 205/55x16

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2025 37,279 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 33,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 33,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 27,696 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,581 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 26,404 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 26,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,173 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,250 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 23,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,099 miles

o/s parking brake effort getting low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 20,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 20,077 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 18,442 miles

frt pads worn

frt tyres worn

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,399 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,347 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 11,566 miles

o/s/r tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 17 Jul 2010 9,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 5,569 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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CF05 AZR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CF05 AZR, 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 CF05 AZR registered?

CF05 AZR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is CF05 AZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 AZR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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