MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
eloys tank repair deteriorating
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside park brake low effort
Front wishbones rear bushes perishing
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment no reserve travel (1.1.15 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front wishbones rear bushes perishing
Nearside Front tyre uneven wear
exhaust corroded
surface corrosion forming on underside/components
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
nearside rear number plate lamp dim
stone chips in windscreen
under body components rusty
under body rear of vechicle rusty
both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake disc starting to corrode
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake disc starting to corrode
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LB55 AEK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 LB55 AEK, 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 LB55 AEK registered?
LB55 AEK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 2005.
Is LB55 AEK safe to buy?
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