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BL05 LSE

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,874 mi
Last recorded143,874 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 LSE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps slightly loose

Fail 4 Apr 2018 143,722 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlamps slightly loose

Pass 21 Mar 2017 132,257 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 132,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 131,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre side wall perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 124,060 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 124,060 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 120,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

deep cuts in side wall (not showing cords)

rear engine mount slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2013 108,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 105,474 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,071 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,626 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Oct 2009 80,773 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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BL05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL05 LSE, 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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BL05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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