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FL05 CZH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,305 mi
Last recorded162,305 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 162,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 162,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 156,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 139,553 miles

Top engine cover fitted; Lower engine tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 139,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Top engine cover fitted; Lower engine tray fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 126,488 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 126,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 114,416 miles

Front both front tyres going bold on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,936 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 102,930 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 95,055 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 95,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,512 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 66,725 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 44,442 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 37,114 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,674 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 27,434 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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FL05 CZH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FL05 CZH, 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 CZH registered?

FL05 CZH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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