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CP05 TYA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,743 mi
Last recorded127,743 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 TYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,743 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 127,717 miles

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

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

Fail 27 Sep 2018 127,717 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front inner cv boots weeping grease

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,697 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge

nail offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2016 110,697 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn smooth inner edge

nail offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,826 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 89,249 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,418 miles

n/s/f o/s/f side lamps blue.

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 3 Jan 2012 71,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 61,256 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 612,565 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,004 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 37,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 TYA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

CP05 TYA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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