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LD55 OLK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

179,507 mi
Last recorded179,507 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 OLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 179,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 179,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 171,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 166,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 156,698 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 148,645 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 140,306 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 129,784 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 129,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,454 miles

Both front tyres badly worn inner edge

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

N/S head light dip beam pattern fading

Pass 28 Nov 2017 122,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,647 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 109,419 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,173 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 96,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 76,086 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 56,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 56,584 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 28,343 miles

chips in windscreen

rear discs showing corrosion around edges

rear pads wearing low

Fail 19 Sep 2008 28,230 miles

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

o/s/r tyre at 1.6mm

rear discs showing corrosion around edges

rear pads wearing low

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 OLK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 OLK registered?

LD55 OLK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LD55 OLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 OLK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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