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CX05 VZM

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,970 mi
Last recorded93,970 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VZM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 93,970 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 93,968 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 89,997 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,193 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,738 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 81,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 78,347 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 72,670 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 66,208 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,074 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,650 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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CX05 VZM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CX05 VZM, 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 CX05 VZM registered?

CX05 VZM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is CX05 VZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 VZM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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