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CT55 MXN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 168,491 miles

Nearside Rear caliper/pad spring missing.

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 168,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear caliper/pad spring missing.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 160,782 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 160,782 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 158,586 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 154,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 137,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 121,570 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 111,808 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

cv boot slightly leaking greese

Fail 1 Feb 2010 111,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

cv boot slightly leaking greese

offside front brake hose insurcure

Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,639 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 99,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 MXN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CT55 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

CT55 MXN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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