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LC05 LNA

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,188 mi
Last recorded191,188 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 LNA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,188 miles

Front Flexi pipe worn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted underneath

Pass 17 Jan 2020 186,632 miles

Slight exhaust blow on frontpipe

Fail 17 Jan 2020 186,632 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Slight exhaust blow on frontpipe

Pass 11 Jan 2019 170,121 miles

Slight exhaust blow on frontpipe

Pass 3 Jan 2018 165,963 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 165,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 154,263 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 136,331 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 58,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 122,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine light on

Pass 19 Apr 2012 117,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 117,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,638 miles

small chip on windscreen nearside

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,562 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

slight chip on windscreen near side

Fail 16 Apr 2009 79,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 79,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,745 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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LC05 LNA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LC05 LNA, 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 LC05 LNA registered?

LC05 LNA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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