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CN05 TDU

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,185 mi
Last recorded104,185 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 TDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 104,185 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 97,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 82,167 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 58,096 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,936 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,067 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 42,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads close to legal limit

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 15 Dec 2009 28,245 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 13,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 11,973 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 TDU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN05 TDU, 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 CN05 TDU registered?

CN05 TDU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is CN05 TDU safe to buy?

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