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LM54 XMX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 XMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,355 miles

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 97,355 miles

Front subframe shows signs of corrosion

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 86,518 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 86,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,011 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,468 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 81,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 80,337 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,344 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 73,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 70,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,571 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 62,435 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,565 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 54,384 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,046 miles

CUt on nearside front tyre-not deep

NEArside rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 28 Jan 2011 37,766 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 37,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,973 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,322 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,631 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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LM54 XMX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LM54 XMX, 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 LM54 XMX registered?

LM54 XMX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is LM54 XMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM54 XMX shows 24 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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