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CW05 CVY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,469 mi
Last recorded130,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 CVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 130,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,448 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 120,017 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2011 120,017 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,647 miles

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

anti skid message on dim (abs) lamp operating ok

Fail 27 Jul 2010 100,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

anti skid message on dim (abs) lamp operating ok

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,656 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,857 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 CVY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CW05 CVY, 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 CW05 CVY registered?

CW05 CVY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is CW05 CVY safe to buy?

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