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LT55 OBZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,056 mi
Last recorded152,056 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 152,056 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 139,681 miles

zero emissions detected

Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,437 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

zero emissions detected

Pass 29 Dec 2015 128,094 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 121,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 117,143 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 111,159 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 105,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,585 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 93,533 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,292 miles

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

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

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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LT55 OBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LT55 OBZ, 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 LT55 OBZ registered?

LT55 OBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LT55 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 OBZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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