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OE05 EKL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,650 mi
Last recorded105,650 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,650 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 105,649 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 97,568 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play also has slight roughness (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside windscreen washer jet leaking water but still providing sufficient water to the screen

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 22 Jan 2016 77,526 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 77,526 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,848 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 21 Jul 2014 67,492 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 58,934 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 58,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,104 miles

Car due for service according to service indicator

N/S/R handbrake not as efficent as O/S/R

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,865 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,219 miles

traction warning on

Fail 16 Jul 2010 36,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

traction warning on

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,470 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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OE05 EKL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 OE05 EKL, 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 EKL registered?

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

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