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LG55 DCY

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,234 mi
Last recorded72,234 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 DCY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 72,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 62,693 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,267 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 26 Jan 2017 56,342 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,746 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,520 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,621 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,621 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,063 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,825 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 19,586 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 14,573 miles

Cut to n/s/f outer tyre wall, not deep enough to reach cords.

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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LG55 DCY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LG55 DCY, 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 LG55 DCY registered?

LG55 DCY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LG55 DCY safe to buy?

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