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LT05 TNL

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

140,546 mi
Last recorded140,546 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 TNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,546 miles

nearside front shocker damp (appears to have been wiped off)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 26 Apr 2018 140,545 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front shocker damp (appears to have been wiped off)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,367 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 136,723 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 136,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 125,445 miles

NSR TYRE WORN ON INNER SHOULDER

Pass 29 Jan 2015 119,680 miles

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

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 28 Jan 2015 119,678 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inside edges

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,321 miles

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

slight bearing noise when rotated o/side rear

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,869 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 62,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,832 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,310 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,734 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 27,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 20,517 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 20,517 miles

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

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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LT05 TNL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LT05 TNL, 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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LT05 TNL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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