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LG55 XTO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,091 mi
Last recorded217,091 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 XTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 217,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 217,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 192,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 162,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

there is excessive travel to handbrake lever will require adjustment

Pass 20 Oct 2009 136,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 110,315 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
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LG55 XTO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LG55 XTO, 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 XTO registered?

LG55 XTO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is LG55 XTO safe to buy?

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