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EN05 OOD

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 OOD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,421 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 99,364 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washers and wipers do not clear the screen due oily substance on windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 94,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 90,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,956 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 81,956 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,182 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 71,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,652 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 14,272 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 14,272 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 11,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,728 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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EN05 OOD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN05 OOD, 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 EN05 OOD registered?

EN05 OOD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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