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HT54 LME

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,774 mi
Last recorded104,774 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 LME
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,774 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,556 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,556 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 89,452 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,121 miles

Front nearside and offside discs lipped on outter edges

Pass 12 Jan 2010 49,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,940 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 25,437 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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HT54 LME is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HT54 LME, 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 HT54 LME registered?

HT54 LME is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2005.

Is HT54 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT54 LME shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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