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LS55 EKB

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 EKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 169,721 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

n/s dip beam dimmer than o/s

Pass 11 Aug 2020 164,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust hanger rotted off

Pass 2 Aug 2019 159,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust thin and shedding its outer layer

Fail 2 Aug 2019 159,504 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust thin and shedding its outer layer

Pass 10 Aug 2018 149,217 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 139,737 miles

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

Pass 5 Aug 2016 133,125 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 126,605 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust coroding

Pass 12 Aug 2014 114,596 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 114,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 118,787 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2012 114,624 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

boot latch slightly faulty

Pass 24 May 2011 105,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,944 miles

o/s/f tyre becoming worn

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 16 Dec 2008 69,447 miles

Offside Rear indicator starting to show white light

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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LS55 EKB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS55 EKB, 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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LS55 EKB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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