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LB54 GFY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

34,176 mi
Last recorded34,176 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 GFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 34,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 32,617 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 32,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 31,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 30,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 30,309 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,171 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 28,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 27,184 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 27,182 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres haves signs of being run flat.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 25,103 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Driveshaft slightly corroded

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 25,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Driveshaft slightly corroded

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Driveshaft slightly corroded

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 23,951 miles

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

both front driveshaft corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 20,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 18,415 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 13,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 11,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 7,497 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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LB54 GFY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LB54 GFY, 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 LB54 GFY registered?

LB54 GFY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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