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CF54 FBC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 FBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 129,706 miles

High handbrake travel indicating repair or adjustment required

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parts of suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 111,724 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 28 Nov 2016 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 109,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 103,237 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 89,736 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 89,736 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 81,519 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 81,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 72,927 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,494 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,088 miles

offside front tyre has inside edge wear.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,213 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 FBC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CF54 FBC, 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 FBC registered?

CF54 FBC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 January 2005.

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