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LD55 XZW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,643 mi
Last recorded130,643 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 XZW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2010 130,643 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 109,116 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,477 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 101,477 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XZW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZW, 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 XZW registered?

LD55 XZW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LD55 XZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 XZW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD55 XZW have outstanding finance?

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