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GU05 LUF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,074 mi
Last recorded86,074 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 LUF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 86,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 77,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,821 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 69,821 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,732 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 55,967 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,973 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 52,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

wipers smeary

Fail 13 Dec 2018 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

wipers smeary

Pass 18 Dec 2017 45,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,847 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 41,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,350 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 31,794 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 30,069 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,524 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,487 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,959 miles

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

both front tyres down to 3mm on inner edges

front wiper blades worn

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,411 miles

Left front tyre has two deep cuts to the outer sidewall, not reaching the cords

Right front tyre just starting to perish on inner sidewall

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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GU05 LUF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU05 LUF, 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 GU05 LUF registered?

GU05 LUF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is GU05 LUF safe to buy?

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