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MA05 CSO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,822 mi
Last recorded174,822 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 CSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 174,822 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 167,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot will not open

Pass 4 Jun 2014 149,144 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUMP STOPS DETEORATOD

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

Fail 4 Jun 2014 149,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

BOTH REAR SHOCK BUMP STOPS DETEORATOD

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 131,292 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 121,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 121,361 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 20 May 2011 107,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 May 2011 107,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 96,431 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Object inside nearside rear tyre.

Offside front brake caliper spring clip missing.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 96,431 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

Object inside nearside rear tyre.

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

Offside front brake caliper spring clip missing.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 87,195 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,381 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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MA05 CSO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA05 CSO, 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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MA05 CSO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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