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DE05 AKP

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,056 mi
Last recorded81,056 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 81,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,023 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 74,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 61,841 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 60,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 60,350 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 57,527 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 57,527 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 43% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread area (strong advise )

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 52,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2016 52,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished & cracking

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 47,942 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 47,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,086 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,724 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,076 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,779 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls (205/50W17)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,098 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 19,323 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 14,274 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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DE05 AKP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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