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EK05 AAX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,196 mi
Last recorded81,196 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 AAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2018 81,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,453 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 57,743 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,985 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,265 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,917 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 AAX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AAX, 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 EK05 AAX registered?

EK05 AAX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EK05 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 AAX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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