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LB05 HMJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,545 mi
Last recorded80,545 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 80,545 miles

Advise Both front headlamp aims on lower limit

advise steering rack damp with oil

Fail 9 May 2017 80,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise steering rack damp with oil

Pass 25 May 2016 67,884 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,787 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking in tread

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 19 May 2014 50,600 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 46,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,866 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 41,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre has a cut on outside wall,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,572 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged.Not to ply or cord.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 31,433 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,389 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,073 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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LB05 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LB05 HMJ, 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 LB05 HMJ registered?

LB05 HMJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LB05 HMJ safe to buy?

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