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CE55 LHH

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,207 mi
Last recorded116,207 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,207 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,902 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,902 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 112,279 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 110,288 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 108,716 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 108,710 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 105,906 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 105,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,438 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 97,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,608 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 91,798 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 85,360 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Pass 28 Jan 2012 78,729 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,754 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,133 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 10 Sep 2009 35,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,027 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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CE55 LHH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CE55 LHH, 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 CE55 LHH registered?

CE55 LHH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is CE55 LHH safe to buy?

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