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LS05 DMV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,465 mi
Last recorded172,465 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 172,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 172,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 163,270 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 159,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 152,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 135,203 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 118,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 99,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 99,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,700 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 76,700 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 55,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 49,400 miles

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

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 1 May 2009 42,990 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,990 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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LS05 DMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS05 DMV, 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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LS05 DMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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