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FH05 CXV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,986 mi
Last recorded116,986 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger on flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil spring beginning to sag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2023 116,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger on flexi pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn coil spring beginning to sag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror loose ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe outer casing damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside indicator side broken but works

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2022 114,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside indicator side broken but works

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2021 111,901 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,931 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 100,309 miles

Nearside Front 205/50/17 tyre cuts outer wall

Oil leak, but not excessive many places (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 96,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak many places

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine oil slightly low

major oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 91,321 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Apr 2015 90,485 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,397 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2013 86,509 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 80,238 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 80,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre edges wearing

Pass 21 Nov 2011 75,146 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 75,146 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 67,661 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,150 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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FH05 CXV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FH05 CXV, 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 FH05 CXV registered?

FH05 CXV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FH05 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 CXV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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