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MT54 CMF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,770 mi
Last recorded131,770 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 CMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 120,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 113,499 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 113,498 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,444 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 86,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 73,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 73,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,329 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,436 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 54,291 miles

Slight imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 44,153 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 34,443 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,917 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,385 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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MT54 CMF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MT54 CMF, 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

How do I check the history of MT54 CMF?

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What year was MT54 CMF registered?

MT54 CMF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is MT54 CMF safe to buy?

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