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CT55 MXP

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,478 mi
Last recorded196,478 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 MXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 196,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 190,925 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 184,659 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive addative tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 May 2019 184,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements does not turn (4.2.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive addative tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2018 180,103 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2018 180,063 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 175,721 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 175,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 169,375 miles

oil leak turbo pipe inlet manifold area

Fail 8 Apr 2016 169,198 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

oil leak turbo pipe inlet manifold area

sligth fluctuation on brakes

Pass 6 May 2015 164,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 164,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 159,047 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 131,268 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 126,921 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,205 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 103,941 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,419 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,103 miles

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

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 MXP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

CT55 MXP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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