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FL05 CZD

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,130 mi
Last recorded134,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 134,130 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 134,130 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 111,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine undertray insecure

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 111,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle has 205/50/16 tyres fitted to the front axle and 205/55/16 fitted to the rear axle

Pass 1 Jun 2012 84,652 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre tread separating from inner sidewall

Fail 4 May 2012 85,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pads low recommend replacement

Fail 1 Feb 2012 81,029 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 67,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,474 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,474 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,618 miles

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

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

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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FL05 CZD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL05 CZD, 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 FL05 CZD registered?

FL05 CZD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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