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CT55 DTZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,818 mi
Last recorded174,818 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 DTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 174,818 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on inner edges & deteriorated.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 174,818 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most both sides (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre worn on inner edges & deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 162,502 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust outer silencer casing corroded

rear exhaust bracket broken systen still adequatley supported

Pass 27 Nov 2013 149,715 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2013 149,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s door mirror cover missing

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 136,994 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 126,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2010 113,048 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,047 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,543 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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CT55 DTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT55 DTZ, 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 CT55 DTZ registered?

CT55 DTZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is CT55 DTZ safe to buy?

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