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SR05 CYZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR05 CYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 107,581 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 105,473 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,367 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 103,335 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 101,078 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 97,991 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 97,981 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 90,192 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 90,192 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 85,222 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 78,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 78,124 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 69,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,905 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 40,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 28,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 28,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 21,695 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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SR05 CYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SR05 CYZ, 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

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What year was SR05 CYZ registered?

SR05 CYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SR05 CYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR05 CYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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