CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG05 COA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 COA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high nearside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth. (1.8)

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

nearside & offside front side light dim.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 58,464 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 52,013 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,598 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,361 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,983 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,630 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG05 COA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LG05 COA, 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

How do I check the history of LG05 COA?

You can check the full history of LG05 COA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG05 COA registered?

LG05 COA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is LG05 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 COA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG05 COA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG05 COA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.