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EJ05 SYY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 SYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,780 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

hand brake just met requirements

sills covered

Pass 31 Jan 2023 86,575 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 86,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 86,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit has tape on the lense.

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,152 miles

Oil leak ()

nsr damage

sill covered by body kit and under trys fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,301 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light lens has damage

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

sills covered

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,618 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,618 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,143 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 57,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,642 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear numberplate light slightly dim

Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,641 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear numberplate light slightly dim

Pass 19 Dec 2011 46,633 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,607 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 41,607 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 25,875 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 25,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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EJ05 SYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ05 SYY, 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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EJ05 SYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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