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CK05 SDO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,755 mi
Last recorded162,755 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 162,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Fail 9 May 2023 162,755 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded and outer skin peeling

Pass 20 May 2022 148,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 148,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 136,065 miles

crack noted to top of nearside windscreen

Fail 18 May 2021 136,065 miles

Offside Side repeater not working also lens broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

crack noted to top of nearside windscreen

Pass 7 May 2020 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 128,018 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 119,816 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight wear on lower engine stabiliser mounting bushes

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2018 117,230 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2018 117,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high nil adjustment (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2017 113,709 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing on tread

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2016 109,096 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 104,216 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 101,169 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 101,169 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 91,382 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 86,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 81,384 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 61,811 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 61,811 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 SDO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SDO, 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 CK05 SDO registered?

CK05 SDO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is CK05 SDO safe to buy?

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