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OE55 GKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,875 mi
Last recorded137,875 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 GKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 137,875 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 137,875 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 129,206 miles

Nearside Front tyre is bald on inside edge

Offside Front tyre is bald on inside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 118,995 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 109,580 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50r17

exhaust slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2016 109,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50r17

exhaust slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,325 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 97,325 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 86,747 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 79,328 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 79,274 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2011 70,663 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,246 miles

Rear brake discs slighty corroded.

Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,733 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,320 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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OE55 GKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKJ, 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 OE55 GKJ registered?

OE55 GKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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