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LD55 OLM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 OLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 140,425 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 140,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,973 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 126,782 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 126,780 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 122,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 111,385 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges..

Fail 31 Aug 2017 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres wearing on inner edges..

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,359 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,359 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets not delivering water to screen.... (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,071 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 95,071 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 5 Sep 2014 88,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,278 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 2 Sep 2013 80,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 4 Sep 2012 72,171 miles

NSR anti-roll bar joint worn

NSR tyre has cut in centre of tread

Fail 30 Aug 2012 72,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSR anti-roll bar joint worn

NSR tyre has cut in centre of tread

OSF tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 64,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,367 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)

all four road tyres have slight damage too outer walls

front disc brakes slightly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,872 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 37,227 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly

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 OLM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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