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LG05 ZLU

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,834 mi
Last recorded152,834 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,834 miles

Fuel filler cap broken.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise n/s cv boot slight weep

advise n/s/f shock weeping

advise o/s cv boot signs of heat

advise petrol cap

Fail 29 Jul 2014 134,502 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise n/s cv boot slight weep

advise n/s/f shock weeping

advise o/s cv boot signs of heat

advise petrol cap

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,586 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 104,666 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,959 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 89,933 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 89,018 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)

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 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZLU, 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 LG05 ZLU registered?

LG05 ZLU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is LG05 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 ZLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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