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LR05 XSP

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,903 mi
Last recorded113,903 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 XSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 113,903 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 108,940 miles

Exhaust mounts corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is damaged

Parking brake efficiency just passed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight freeplay dectected nearside front road wheel

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Different size tyres fitted front and rear axle

Exhaust mounts corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre is damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge replacement needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is damaged

Parking brake efficiency just passed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight freeplay dectected nearside front road wheel

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,778 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 96,741 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 92,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 87,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2011 81,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 77,379 miles

exhaust emissions to little to detect a reading on smoke meter

Pass 6 May 2009 69,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 56,626 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XSP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XSP, 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 XSP registered?

LR05 XSP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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