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EK05 AAV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 111,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 103,988 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,593 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 99,593 miles

Nearside Suspension arm insecurely attached Front front lower wishbone bolt loose causing excessive movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 90,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 86,258 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in screen but well out of drivers view

Fail 15 Feb 2018 86,258 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in screen but well out of drivers view

Pass 10 Feb 2017 81,698 miles

items removed from mirror

Fail 10 Feb 2017 81,698 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

items removed from mirror

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,202 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 70,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 63,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 55,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,924 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 47,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,768 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,496 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,938 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,726 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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EK05 AAV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EK05 AAV, 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 EK05 AAV registered?

EK05 AAV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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