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CF54 WMO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

296,797 mi
Last recorded296,797 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 WMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 296,797 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 286,879 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper boot floor and chassis legs either side corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear all suspension arms at rear corroded

Central exhaust corroded, front to rear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front and offside shock casings corroded

Nearside Front wing different color -silver

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer and offside sill manufactures guards fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn and split, no movement

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 286,867 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at very bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security upper boot floor and chassis legs either side corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear all suspension arms at rear corroded

Central exhaust corroded, front to rear

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front and offside shock casings corroded

Nearside Front wing different color -silver

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security and offside sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer and offside sill manufactures guards fitted, restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush worn and split, no movement

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 285,423 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 285,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing and bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

lower air box mountings are broken ans is insecure

Pass 7 May 2021 282,219 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements

Fail 7 May 2021 282,219 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not release under load (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside parking brake only just met minimum requirements

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 WMO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 WMO, 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 WMO registered?

CF54 WMO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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