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LB05 HMX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,366 mi
Last recorded60,366 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 HMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 60,366 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 60,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,219 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 60,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,478 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,966 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,482 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,398 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 39,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,464 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 30,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,256 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2012 21,817 miles

wet test

Pass 6 May 2011 18,503 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,442 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 HMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LB05 HMX, 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 LB05 HMX registered?

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

Is LB05 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 HMX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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