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DS54 CNZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,968 mi
Last recorded194,968 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 CNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 194,968 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 194,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 182,963 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2021 182,963 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 164,811 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 153,387 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 141,114 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 127,854 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 113,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 99,172 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 99,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,065 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 72,253 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 47,927 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,633 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,165 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,433 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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DS54 CNZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DS54 CNZ, 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 DS54 CNZ registered?

DS54 CNZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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