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LB55 AEK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,358 mi
Last recorded126,358 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 AEK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 126,358 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 119,173 miles

eloys tank repair deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2020 116,659 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 116,656 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 114,527 miles

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,797 miles

Front wishbones rear bushes perishing

Fail 24 Jul 2018 111,797 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 108,612 miles

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion forming on underside/components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 108,943 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,943 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 99,865 miles

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

stone chips in windscreen

under body components rusty

under body rear of vechicle rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,199 miles

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2014 95,191 miles

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

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2013 87,552 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 81,187 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 81,187 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,559 miles

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

rear brake disc starting to corrode

Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 62,000 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 54,247 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 54,247 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,485 miles

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.

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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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.

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