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LD55 OKL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,800 mi
Last recorded167,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 OKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 167,800 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 163,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 156,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 156,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 144,956 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 144,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 126,986 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 118,729 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,032 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 99,308 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges @ very close to limit

nearside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Nov 2011 97,201 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2010 94,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 92,375 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,213 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 89,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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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LD55 OKL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD55 OKL, 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 LD55 OKL registered?

LD55 OKL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is LD55 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 OKL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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