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CP05 CAE

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

232,160 mi
Last recorded232,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 232,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 220,682 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 204,554 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 184,387 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 163,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 138,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 138,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,170 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 119,164 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 100,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,665 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,911 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 82,105 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,832 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,949 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 46,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,785 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 28,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 23,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 23,974 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,648 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 19,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CP05 CAE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP05 CAE, 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 CP05 CAE registered?

CP05 CAE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is CP05 CAE safe to buy?

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