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CX05 VHC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VHC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 107,907 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 107,907 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,525 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,795 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2015 83,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,117 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 74,904 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 68,113 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,315 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,481 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 49,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2009 40,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,037 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 27,588 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,588 miles

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

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

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 VHC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VHC, 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 VHC registered?

CX05 VHC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is CX05 VHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 VHC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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