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DE54 OKN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

103,152 mi
Last recorded103,152 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,152 miles

Both front tyres badly scrubbed inner edges

Drive shaft bearing rough

Engine mounting deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Smokey on idle

Fail 16 Jan 2024 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Both front tyres badly scrubbed inner edges

Drive shaft bearing rough

Engine mounting deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Smokey on idle

Pass 13 Jan 2023 100,009 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside front brake flexi deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2023 99,999 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongy

Front tyres worn inner edge

Nearside front brake flexi deteriorated

Possible injector leak / misfire

Pass 7 Jan 2022 97,374 miles

Brake discs worn

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 92,691 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 92,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 88,173 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 88,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,671 miles

Front brake worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Smokey

Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,668 miles

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

Front brake worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Smokey

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,531 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 71,531 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 65,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 59,764 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,376 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,801 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,876 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,172 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,522 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 27,324 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 Dec 2007 23,585 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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DE54 OKN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DE54 OKN, 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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DE54 OKN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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