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L9 SBS

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,904 mi
Last recorded69,904 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SBS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 68,693 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,220 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 65,310 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 62,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 60,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 58,329 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 58,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 51,308 miles

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

Nearside Front slight noise from shocker top

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

both front tyres are cracked on inner sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 43,855 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre - Will repair

Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 40,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,590 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,069 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,032 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,569 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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L9 SBS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L9 SBS, 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 L9 SBS registered?

L9 SBS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is L9 SBS safe to buy?

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