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LR05 URJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 53,861 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 53,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 49,384 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 43,521 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,959 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 24,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 23,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,820 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 Mar 2010 12,137 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 6,803 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 6,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 4,480 miles

Nearside rear lamp broken at indicator

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 URJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 URJ, 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 URJ registered?

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

Is LR05 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 URJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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