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LS05 FFE

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,581 mi
Last recorded120,581 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 120,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 114,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 110,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,813 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 92,838 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm 205/50/17

Pass 8 May 2012 85,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 68,790 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 55,613 miles

Front nearside tyre tread getting low!

Pass 17 May 2008 40,811 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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LS05 FFE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 LS05 FFE, 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 LS05 FFE registered?

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

Is LS05 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 FFE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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