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KE05 CZJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,126 mi
Last recorded150,126 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 CZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 150,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 148,707 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,066 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 140,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 122,254 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 107,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,544 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,389 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,213 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,285 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,129 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted at time of m.o.t test

Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,343 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 15,965 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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KE05 CZJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KE05 CZJ, 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 KE05 CZJ registered?

KE05 CZJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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