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LR55 OGW

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,900 mi
Last recorded78,900 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 OGW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 79,974 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,006 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 71,531 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 70,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 68,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,366 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 63,745 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,531 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 56,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,870 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,371 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,034 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 33,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,913 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 OGW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW?

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What year was LR55 OGW registered?

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

Is LR55 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 OGW shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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