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DE05 AKO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,869 mi
Last recorded212,869 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 212,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 202,175 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 193,316 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 193,315 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 178,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY VERY LOW (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively SERVICE LIMIT (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 155,725 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 155,725 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ADVISE AT SERVICE LIMIT (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 134,876 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 134,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,836 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 112,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 90,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 78,552 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 78,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 68,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f/ tyre has slite lump on sidewall & should be removed & checked

Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,780 miles

n/s/f/ tyre has slite lump on sidewall & should be removed & checked

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,513 miles

Oil leak

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

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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DE05 AKO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE05 AKO, 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 DE05 AKO registered?

DE05 AKO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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