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LC55 CAU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,354 mi
Last recorded151,354 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 CAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,354 miles

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror cover missing

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 147,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 134,425 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,669 miles

offside wiper blade becoming smeary

Fail 3 Apr 2019 125,669 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

offside wiper blade becoming smeary

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,032 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 105,536 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 105,216 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and very noisey (2.6.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,827 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 97,827 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear idi bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,511 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,802 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 51,130 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 51,130 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 39,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brakes showing wear

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,262 miles

front brakes showing wear

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 20,124 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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LC55 CAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC55 CAU, 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 LC55 CAU registered?

LC55 CAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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