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CX05 VEM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,309 mi
Last recorded45,309 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 45,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 38,202 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 38,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 37,562 miles

anti skid warning on dash display

Fail 11 Jul 2016 37,562 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

anti skid warning on dash display

Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,155 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 36,154 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,904 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,792 miles

anti skid service required , warning on dash

Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,055 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 29,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,583 miles

Anti Skid Service Required On Dash

Cut In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall

Pass 18 May 2010 20,274 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 20,274 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 17,970 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 6 May 2008 12,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CX05 VEM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CX05 VEM, 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 CX05 VEM registered?

CX05 VEM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is CX05 VEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 VEM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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