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LM05 UNU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,980 mi
Last recorded131,980 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 131,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 123,535 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,054 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,253 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 111,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Dec 2012 108,205 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2012 108,205 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2011 104,498 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 104,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 92,900 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 86,376 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 77,464 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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LM05 UNU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LM05 UNU, 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 LM05 UNU registered?

LM05 UNU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is LM05 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 UNU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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