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FH05 CXW

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,247 mi
Last recorded112,247 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 112,247 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 107,007 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 106,997 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,231 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp brighter than off side

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 94,231 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp brighter than off side

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,417 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Torn To Cord On Inner And Outer Edges Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Rough And Noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped And Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,246 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 50,232 miles

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 31 Aug 2011 44,920 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 1 Sep 2010 40,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

drivers wiper is due for replacement

Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,122 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,033 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 CXW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXW, 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 FH05 CXW registered?

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

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