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CX05 VZP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,482 mi
Last recorded124,482 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 VZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,482 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 124,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2020 117,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 117,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 112,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer side wall

Fail 9 Feb 2019 112,538 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer side wall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,158 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

o/s/f headlamp slight different colour

Fail 10 Feb 2017 98,158 miles

Accident damage to o/s/r of vehicle

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

o/s/f headlamp slight different colour

Pass 6 Apr 2016 91,986 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 87,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,337 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,583 miles

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

Offside 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 12 Apr 2012 61,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,395 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,186 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,404 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 27,039 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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CX05 VZP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CX05 VZP, 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 VZP registered?

CX05 VZP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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