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LR55 ECZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ECZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 102,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 102,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 101,970 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 97,718 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 97,718 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 93,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 88,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 88,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,612 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 73,540 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2010 68,395 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2008 52,777 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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LR55 ECZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR55 ECZ, 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

How do I check the history of LR55 ECZ?

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What year was LR55 ECZ registered?

LR55 ECZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 ECZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 ECZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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