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CV05 UAS

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 UAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 137,200 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 120,059 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 120,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 105,094 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,695 miles

Rear Brake lining(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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CV05 UAS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 CV05 UAS, 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 CV05 UAS registered?

CV05 UAS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is CV05 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 UAS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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