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CV05 ZKK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 ZKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 161,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 161,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 134,230 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 118,560 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 105,902 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 105,902 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 82,824 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,740 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

wipers are streaky

Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,829 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 35,306 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2010 35,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,517 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,221 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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CV05 ZKK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZKK, 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 CV05 ZKK registered?

CV05 ZKK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CV05 ZKK safe to buy?

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