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LR05 UGX

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,768 mi
Last recorded20,768 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 UGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 20,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 20,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 20,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 20,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,111 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 19,110 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 18,719 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 20 Mar 2019 18,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 17,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 17,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,349 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,775 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,568 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,223 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 13,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 11,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 11,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,228 miles

off side rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

slight damage to off side front wing

Fail 12 Mar 2009 10,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

slight damage to off side front wing

Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,522 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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LR05 UGX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGX, 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 LR05 UGX registered?

LR05 UGX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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