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J13 CDD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,466 mi
Last recorded102,466 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 CDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 102,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 102,019 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 93,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,165 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 88,329 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 83,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 83,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 78,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,281 miles

front number plate cracked.

front wishbone bushes unbounded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight fluctuation to front brakes.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 71,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked.

front wishbone bushes unbounded.

rear coil springs corroded.

slight fluctuation to front brakes.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,293 miles

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

Fail 11 Nov 2014 65,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

slight smear to front wipers

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear wheel arch liner broken

rear coil springs obscurred by lower arms

rear indicators faded

various marks to body and wheels

Pass 13 Nov 2012 51,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Fail 13 Nov 2012 51,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrossion on exhaust system

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,433 miles

front brake pads wearing, outer sills covered by plastic trims

long handbrake travel, kerb damage to alloys, rear indicator bulbs fading

n/s/r brake pads worn low, n/s/r brake disc grooved, engine under tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,433 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake pads wearing, outer sills covered by plastic trims

long handbrake travel, kerb damage to alloys, rear indicator bulbs fading

n/s/r brake pads worn low, n/s/r brake disc grooved, engine under tray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2010 37,198 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

kerb damage on alloys and n/s/f tyre front tyres wearing on edges front brake discs lipped and worn on inner face

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,198 miles

kerb damage on alloys and n/s/f tyre front tyres wearing on edges front brake discs lipped and worn on inner face

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,715 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)

o/s/r tyre has small nail in it

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,548 miles

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

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

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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J13 CDD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J13 CDD, 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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J13 CDD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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