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LR05 OMB

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,726 mi
Last recorded43,726 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OMB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 43,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 41,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 39,274 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 37,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 34,383 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 32,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 31,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 29,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,236 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 25,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,988 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 20,375 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 14,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 12,554 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,341 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged..

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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LR05 OMB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LR05 OMB, 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 LR05 OMB registered?

LR05 OMB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is LR05 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 OMB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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