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EK05 FGM

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,024 mi
Last recorded89,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 FGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 89,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 83,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 76,041 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 76,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 64,126 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 60,305 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,588 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 42,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,548 miles

nearside front tyre cut on wall

Pass 26 Apr 2010 29,517 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,248 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,748 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 FGM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FGM, 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 FGM registered?

EK05 FGM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is EK05 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 FGM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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