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CK05 SMV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,820 mi
Last recorded65,820 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 SMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,820 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 65,816 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,106 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 60,432 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 58,351 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 52,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 47,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,110 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 38,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 30,928 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 25,629 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,622 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 14 Apr 2008 17,123 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 SMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

CK05 SMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CK05 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 SMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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