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FL05 LXO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 66,929 miles

Child Seat Fitted N/s/r Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Belt

Pass 31 May 2011 58,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 51,602 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 25 May 2010 51,440 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,821 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,506 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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FL05 LXO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FL05 LXO, 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

How do I check the history of FL05 LXO?

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What year was FL05 LXO registered?

FL05 LXO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is FL05 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LXO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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