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FL05 CZR

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,890 mi
Last recorded114,890 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 CZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,890 miles

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on front and rear subframes

engine surging on idle

exhaust brackets broken front and rear

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Aug 2018 114,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on front and rear subframes

engine surging on idle

exhaust brackets broken front and rear

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jul 2017 107,153 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 107,153 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,201 miles

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

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

advise nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,402 miles

inner surface of both front brake dics corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,422 miles

both rear tyres wearing lumpy

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,382 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 52,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 32,855 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 31,491 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 CZR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZR, 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 FL05 CZR registered?

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

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