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LM54 ONG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,359 mi
Last recorded42,359 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 ONG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 42,359 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 42,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 38,272 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,848 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 29,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 28,856 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,683 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some component

Pass 20 Aug 2018 25,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Door mirror unit slightly loose but not likely to fall off

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,825 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 22,057 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 22,055 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 20,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,742 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,010 miles

Cut on nearside front tyre wall>.

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 7,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 6,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 4,887 miles

Damage to offside front bumper projecting outwards

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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LM54 ONG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LM54 ONG, 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 LM54 ONG registered?

LM54 ONG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is LM54 ONG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 ONG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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