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OE05 EKT

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,865 mi
Last recorded143,865 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,865 miles

Foot brake has long travel

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer poor

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,825 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Foot brake has long travel

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer poor

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 135,181 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring show signs of fouling body

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 135,156 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring show signs of fouling body

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 130,383 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 125,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,122 miles

Engine covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 110,890 miles

under body cover preventing inspection

under bonnet covers preventing inspection

Pass 20 Jul 2016 103,184 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 88,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2013 82,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2012 74,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jul 2011 66,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 66,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,124 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 58,124 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 47,934 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,004 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 EKT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EKT, 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 EKT registered?

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

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