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KE54 OBG

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

171,393 mi
Last recorded171,393 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 OBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 171,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 May 2019 171,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides failed during brake roller test (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 161,806 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 161,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 158,265 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 158,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 146,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in osr tyre (tyre soft)

play in inner arm joints

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2016 146,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in osr tyre (tyre soft)

play in inner arm joints

Pass 16 Jul 2015 140,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 133,517 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc backplates rusting away

Slight bind on O/S/R brake

Pass 9 Jul 2014 125,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 118,028 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 118,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 110,641 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 110,641 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 103,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 102,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 83,010 miles

Slight oil dampness at steering rack around gaiters [inner ends]

Tai meter time 3min slow

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,945 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 73,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,672 miles

Fire extinquisher out of date

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 50,631 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 42,723 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 33,714 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 33,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,789 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 32,789 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,129 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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KE54 OBG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KE54 OBG, 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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KE54 OBG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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