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DN05 EPP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,721 mi
Last recorded160,721 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,721 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 148,353 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 138,722 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 137,976 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,966 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 122,844 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,635 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 109,906 miles

two front tyres worn on the edges and perishing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 102,607 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 93,353 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,464 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 75,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 21 Jul 2008 67,396 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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DN05 EPP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DN05 EPP, 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 DN05 EPP registered?

DN05 EPP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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