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LR55 EDF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,612 mi
Last recorded16,612 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 16,612 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 16,601 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 16,601 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 16,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 16,116 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Oct 2021 15,999 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 15,997 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 15,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner and outer wall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre inner wall deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 15,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer wall badly deteriorated and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 15,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,784 miles

centre stop lamp not working

front tyre wearing on inner shoulder & show signs of age deterioration, offside

Fail 20 Sep 2017 14,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

front tyre wearing on inner shoulder & show signs of age deterioration, offside

Pass 5 Oct 2016 13,417 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,521 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 9,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 9,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 8,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,326 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,641 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 7,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 6,911 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 6,035 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 5,293 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 EDF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EDF, 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 LR55 EDF registered?

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

Is LR55 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 EDF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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