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CF54 EVN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,567 mi
Last recorded156,567 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 EVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 156,567 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 140,825 miles

engine bay covers obscuring some items

outer sills covered

under trays obscuring some items

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine bay covers obscuring some items

offside rear reflector / light cluster slightly damaged

outer sills covered

undertrays obscuring some items

Fail 22 Nov 2016 127,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

sills covered

Pass 8 Dec 2015 114,913 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 114,913 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 99,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 87,442 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,184 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 79,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 73,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,763 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 60,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 47,234 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,030 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 23,707 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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CF54 EVN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF54 EVN, 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 CF54 EVN registered?

CF54 EVN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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