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CP05 DWG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,642 mi
Last recorded166,642 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 DWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 166,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 159,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 154,028 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush on link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and part dropped

Fail 22 Jun 2017 146,986 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush on link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer cuts on tyre wall

rear exhaust heat shield corroded and part dropped

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 140,754 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 29 Jun 2015 134,952 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 134,952 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 130,349 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre appears tohave been run flat sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2014 130,349 miles

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

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

osr tyre appears tohave been run flat sidewall damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 115,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear 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 16 Jun 2012 112,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 92,732 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,633 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 77,150 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 58,151 miles

front b/pads look low

front tyre treads between 2.5 and 3 mm 205/50/17

Fail 27 Jun 2009 58,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front b/pads look low

front tyre treads between 2.5 and 3 mm 205/50/17

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,665 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 38,665 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,111 miles

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

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 DWG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DWG, 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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CP05 DWG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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