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LG05 OEV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

192,491 mi
Last recorded192,491 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 OEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 192,491 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 187,896 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Mar 2016 182,902 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 178,656 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn low on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2014 173,721 miles

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

chips in windscreen

slight corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 20 Mar 2013 167,454 miles

both front tyres worn low and worn on inner shoulders-will soon become illegal

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 14 Mar 2012 155,689 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 146,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 138,110 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 126,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 126,985 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 112,468 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 112,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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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LG05 OEV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OEV, 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 LG05 OEV registered?

LG05 OEV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LG05 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 OEV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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