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FH05 CXZ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,371 mi
Last recorded192,371 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 CXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 192,371 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread torn

Offside Front tyre tread torn

Fail 25 Sep 2017 192,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread torn

Offside Front tyre tread torn

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,833 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 180,833 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 170,284 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads worn low-front and rear brakes slightly binding

headlamp aims passed on limits-child seat fitted to rear, unable to check seatbelts properly

rear brakes passed on limits-front and rear brakes juddering

wishbone bushes slightly perished-engine/gearbox mountings defective

x2 inner cv boots deteriated-front and rear anti roll bar links have slight play

x2 rear wheel bearings have slight play and noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2014 155,314 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 5 Nov 2013 144,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front slight cut on side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2012 122,470 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,498 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,543 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 50,117 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 CXZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CXZ, 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 CXZ registered?

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

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