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CK05 LUL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 LUL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 117,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 111,777 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 107,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2021 107,082 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside components

Pass 5 May 2020 102,921 miles

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

slight corrosion to underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2019 96,941 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Rear Suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2018 89,726 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 89,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 81,317 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 67,580 miles

child seated fitted o/s/r

engine cover fitted restricting general view of some engine bay components

under trays fitted restricting general view of some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 51,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/r wheel bearing sounds rough when rotated

Pass 6 May 2014 43,766 miles

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

advise o/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 May 2013 36,815 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2012 28,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 22,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 20,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,505 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,461 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,782 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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CK05 LUL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CK05 LUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK05 LUL registered?

CK05 LUL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for CK05 LUL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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