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LB54 VXM

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,013 mi
Last recorded162,013 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 VXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 162,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 161,929 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,790 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,946 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 140,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater missing lens cover (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 134,453 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 126,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 115,919 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 110,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/ mirror cover missing

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,154 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 96,618 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2010 96,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,020 miles

nearside repeater lamp damaged - suggest attention

Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,569 miles

advise chips in screen

Fail 11 Feb 2008 52,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise chips in screen

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 VXM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

LB54 VXM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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