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P15 CYP

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,845 mi
Last recorded116,845 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 CYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2020 116,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2019 101,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2018 88,165 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,748 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 May 2015 60,529 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 46,893 miles

o/side rear inner tyre tread uneven and at 1.6 mm

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exaust metal hanger in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damp around offside of steering rack no leak at time of test

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,289 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,918 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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P15 CYP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P15 CYP, 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 P15 CYP registered?

P15 CYP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is P15 CYP safe to buy?

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