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SD05 EWX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,088 mi
Last recorded93,088 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 EWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,088 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 77,098 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres showing fine ageing cracks

Fail 13 Jul 2017 77,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres showing fine ageing cracks

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,064 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 55,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking/spliting

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slight cracking/spliting

Fail 2 Jul 2014 45,308 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on min mark

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,308 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level on min mark

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,872 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,866 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,957 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,123 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 16,106 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 11,814 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,795 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 24,928 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 20,679 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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SD05 EWX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 SD05 EWX, 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 SD05 EWX registered?

SD05 EWX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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