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LB05 YSM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,439 mi
Last recorded41,439 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YSM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,439 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 YSM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

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

Is LB05 YSM safe to buy?

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