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LB05 YSU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 YSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 64,464 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 64,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 59,354 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,641 miles

oil sweat from steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2016 36,641 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

oil sweat from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,439 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,363 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,858 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,220 miles

nearside rear lower arm bushes are showing signs of deterioration

offside rear lower arm bushes are showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,842 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 22,424 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 YSU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

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

Is LB05 YSU safe to buy?

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