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CP55 OUK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,263 mi
Last recorded123,263 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 OUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 123,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 119,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 91,228 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 91,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,246 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 38,133 miles

n/s/f tyre cut side wall no cords exposed

Fail 1 Nov 2011 38,133 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut side wall no cords exposed

Fail 6 Dec 2010 23,558 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,558 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 19,566 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 19,566 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 14,717 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 OUK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OUK, 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 OUK registered?

CP55 OUK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is CP55 OUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 OUK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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