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CW05 AMK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,141 mi
Last recorded137,141 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 AMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 137,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 134,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 130,741 miles

n/s/r link slight play-n/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-

Fail 22 Jul 2021 130,741 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/r link slight play-n/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-

Pass 21 Aug 2020 126,401 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 120,104 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 114,152 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 113,828 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,237 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 101,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,107 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 98,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,148 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,456 miles

very slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2011 43,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,100 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,569 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 37,569 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,139 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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CW05 AMK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CW05 AMK, 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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CW05 AMK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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