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OE05 EKY

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,697 mi
Last recorded141,697 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 EKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 141,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 129,453 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 113,494 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 113,494 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 104,926 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 104,923 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 99,268 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 93,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,494 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 76,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 60,887 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,840 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 54,840 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 36,197 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 EKY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE05 EKY registered?

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

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