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LT05 XMS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,253 mi
Last recorded72,253 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 72,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 64,008 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,369 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,363 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,436 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 48,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,634 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 35,031 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 35,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,272 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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LT05 XMS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XMS, 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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What year was LT05 XMS registered?

LT05 XMS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LT05 XMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 XMS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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