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OE05 EKC

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

209,905 mi
Last recorded209,905 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 209,905 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge

Heatshild loose rear

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

Under-body corrosion rear

Pass 18 Sep 2020 194,436 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 194,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 173,463 miles

front tyres wearing inner shoulders

nearside handbrake performance down

Pass 18 Sep 2018 150,397 miles

nearside hand brake performance down,just met minimum requirements

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 11 Oct 2017 131,572 miles

slight wear and corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 22 Sep 2016 109,262 miles

slight uneven wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,968 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,775 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,937 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 30 Jul 2009 39,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 31,434 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 31,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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OE05 EKC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE05 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

OE05 EKC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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