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DU05 LCP

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,190 mi
Last recorded156,190 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 LCP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 156,190 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 155,065 miles

ignition switch faulty does not turn engine off right away

Fail 25 Jul 2017 155,059 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

ignition switch faulty does not turn engine off right away

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake needs adjusting (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 151,245 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 151,245 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 146,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 138,535 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 122,990 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 122,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 110,671 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 96,700 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 73,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 52,270 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear pads 60% worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 33,457 miles

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

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

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

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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DU05 LCP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DU05 LCP, 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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DU05 LCP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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