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CP05 XGR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,354 mi
Last recorded83,354 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XGR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2024 70,367 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 70,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 55,819 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,559 miles

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

Power steering rack leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2021 53,903 miles

Nearside Front chip zone B.

Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,052 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,524 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 38,576 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 38,576 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,710 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 24,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 23,667 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 22,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 21,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 20,921 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,004 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 17,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 13,985 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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CP05 XGR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP05 XGR, 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 XGR registered?

CP05 XGR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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