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LR05 URY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,752 mi
Last recorded160,752 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 URY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 160,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 152,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 152,506 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 145,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly nolsy

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,022 miles

Offside Rear low on tread in the center

Pass 8 Dec 2015 132,138 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 109,196 miles

slight leak from rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 90,423 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 80,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2011 70,893 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 70,893 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 60,525 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,643 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 URY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 URY, 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 URY registered?

LR05 URY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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