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DN05 EWX

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,592 mi
Last recorded128,592 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 EWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 128,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 20 Feb 2018 128,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 127,844 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 122,048 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,701 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 116,701 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2014 109,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 86,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 74,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,676 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 61,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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Pass 15 May 2008 46,048 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 EWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EWX, 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 EWX registered?

DN05 EWX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is DN05 EWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 EWX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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