MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
corrosion to exhaust silencer
perishing to both rear lower control arm bushes
perishing to n/s inner driveshaft boot
very slight play o/s/r drop link
wear to front brake discs
wear to rear lower main arm bushes
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
corrosion to exhaust silencer
perishing to both rear lower control arm bushes
perishing to n/s inner driveshaft boot
very slight play o/s/r drop link
wear to front brake discs
wear to rear lower main arm bushes
windscreen chipped
wear to rear lower control arm bushes
wear/splitting to front wishbone rear bushes
windscreen chipped
both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating
both rear lower main suspension arms outer bushes separating/weakening
nail in offside rear tyre-inner edge
offside front wishbone rear bush splitting
some brake judder to both rear footbrakes
windscreen chipped
Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
both rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating
both rear lower main suspension arms outer bushes separating/weakening
nail in offside rear tyre-inner edge
offside front wishbone rear bush splitting
some brake judder to both rear footbrakes
windscreen chipped
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front + rear (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
cut in osr tyre outer wall no cords exposed
Cut in OSR tyre outer wall,but not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades deteriorating
Cut in OSR tyre outer wall,but not deep enough to reach cords
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Wiper blades deteriorating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OE05 EJY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 OE05 EJY, 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 OE05 EJY registered?
OE05 EJY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2005.
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