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88,543 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Expansion tank empty
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides strut mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.9mm, edged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides, unable to be adjusted, mechanism defective (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Expansion tank empty
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides strut mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~1.9mm, edged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Hole in lamp (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and edged (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust bracket snapped/corroded
general corrosion to underbody/suspension components
nearside rear lens damaged/cracked
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust bracket snapped/corroded
general corrosion to underbody/suspension components
nearside rear lens damaged/cracked
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
back subframe corroed
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
back subframe corroed
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 CK05 SBX, 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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CK05 SBX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2005.
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