MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear drop link slight play
rear springs corroded
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear drop link slight play
rear springs corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Offside Ball joint has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
oil leak
SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES - PADS STARTING TO WEAR THIN
STEERING / EXHAUST / BRAKES / SUSPENSION / UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
VEHICLE LOWERED ALL ROUND
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
SLIGHT FLUCTUATION ON FRONT BRAKES - PADS STARTING TO WEAR THIN
STEERING / EXHAUST / BRAKES / SUSPENSION / UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION
VEHICLE LOWERED ALL ROUND
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG05 OPC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 OPC, 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 OPC registered?
LG05 OPC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is LG05 OPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG05 OPC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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