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CT55 JLX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,745 mi
Last recorded197,745 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 197,745 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 197,745 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 190,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 190,473 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 183,726 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 178,082 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 178,082 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield deterioated Rear exhaust shield broken away from body and dropped onto exhaust.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 171,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 165,646 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 160,025 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 160,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 154,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 148,393 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 148,283 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 129,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 103,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 18,207 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 JLX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

CT55 JLX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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