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CN05 COA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,903 mi
Last recorded127,903 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 COA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 127,903 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 111,100 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 111,100 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 107,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 107,882 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2014 107,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside and nearside rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2014 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

n/s/f flexi hose damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 102,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,056 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,468 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,648 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,811 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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CN05 COA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CN05 COA, 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

How do I check the history of CN05 COA?

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What year was CN05 COA registered?

CN05 COA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is CN05 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN05 COA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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