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CP55 OUJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,574 mi
Last recorded141,574 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 OUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 141,574 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 141,569 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,011 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,267 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 136,267 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 126,070 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulder

Fail 27 Aug 2019 126,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing thin on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,681 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 110,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,783 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s front tyre has wear on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,726 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,726 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play n/s front (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front x 2 (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured n/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,965 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,135 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,986 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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 38,986 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,915 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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CP55 OUJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CP55 OUJ, 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 CP55 OUJ registered?

CP55 OUJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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