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EJ55 CHX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 CHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2013 69,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,743 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 24,167 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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EJ55 CHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ55 CHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 CHX registered?

EJ55 CHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is EJ55 CHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 CHX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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