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CV55 MKM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

274,652 mi
Last recorded274,652 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 MKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 274,652 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 251,028 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 250,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 227,522 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 226,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 226,779 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 198,383 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 198,381 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 172,617 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 172,616 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 142,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 116,442 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,873 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 96,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,949 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,949 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 79,641 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres wear to inner edges

nearside front wishbone back bush starting to seperate

possible very slight play to offside front ball joint

slight offside steering rack play

Fail 9 Oct 2010 79,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to seperate

both rear tyres wear to inner edges

nearside front wishbone back bush starting to seperate

possible very slight play to offside front ball joint

slight offside steering rack play

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 44,997 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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CV55 MKM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CV55 MKM, 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 CV55 MKM registered?

CV55 MKM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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