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DE55 EKR

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,208 mi
Last recorded194,208 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 EKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 194,208 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine has oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Feb 2017 194,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

engine has oil leak

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 29 Sep 2015 164,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 164,197 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 84,383 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 65,035 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 65,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,472 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,472 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2009 41,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,322 miles

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

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

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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DE55 EKR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DE55 EKR, 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 DE55 EKR registered?

DE55 EKR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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