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CW54 EYH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 EYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, heavily worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,386 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 73,265 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 65,809 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,840 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,634 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 50,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,991 miles

headlamp alignment at lowest setting and will not adjust

Fail 1 Aug 2017 35,990 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

headlamp alignment at lowest setting and will not adjust

Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,467 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 26,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 25,308 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,843 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 21,981 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,090 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,806 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,460 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 13,039 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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CW54 EYH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CW54 EYH, 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 CW54 EYH registered?

CW54 EYH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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