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LT55 UUH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,414 mi
Last recorded98,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 98,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 97,924 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,354 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,894 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,757 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 71,485 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 70,565 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2011 69,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 12,185 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,075 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 59,468 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 59,468 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 46,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing close to wear indicators

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 UUH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UUH, 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 LT55 UUH registered?

LT55 UUH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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