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LN55 XDR

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,315 mi
Last recorded138,315 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 XDR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 138,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 138,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 106,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 85,654 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 75,687 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 75,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,098 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 62,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,995 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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LN55 XDR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LN55 XDR, 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 LN55 XDR registered?

LN55 XDR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LN55 XDR safe to buy?

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