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OE55 GKD

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,745 mi
Last recorded163,745 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 163,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 163,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 151,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corrodded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,264 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 126,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,546 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,508 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,153 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 111,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 84,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 84,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front section of exhaust securing bracket missing

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 31 Jan 2012 64,166 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,500 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake pads are starting to get low.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,500 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Front brake pads are starting to get low.

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,456 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 29,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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OE55 GKD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OE55 GKD, 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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OE55 GKD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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