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CP55 ZMV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,768 mi
Last recorded94,768 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 ZMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 94,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,044 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 88,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,099 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 83,606 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,752 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 69,612 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,955 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 53,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,592 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,819 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,988 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,988 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,795 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,938 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 ZMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CP55 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP55 ZMV registered?

CP55 ZMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is CP55 ZMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 ZMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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