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CX05 VGE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

169,203 mi
Last recorded169,203 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 169,203 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 168,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 155,559 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 155,559 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output dim (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken and outer skin deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 148,032 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 145,732 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 145,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability ball joint not correctly fitted/over sized (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2017 138,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 138,428 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight side wall damage

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 132,814 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 122,960 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 122,960 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,948 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 113,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

recommend steering alignment check due to tyre wear

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 101,600 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,087 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 86,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 64,019 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,283 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,283 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 45,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front shocker starting to ware!!

Offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge!!

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 43,097 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VGE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VGE, 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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CX05 VGE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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