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LX55 VYM

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

96,566 mi
Last recorded96,566 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 96,566 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,542 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,346 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 88,371 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 83,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,911 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,482 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 77,482 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,740 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,818 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 68,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,668 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 34,333 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,961 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,293 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,775 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,787 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,128 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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LX55 VYM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LX55 VYM, 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 LX55 VYM registered?

LX55 VYM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is LX55 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 VYM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX55 VYM have outstanding finance?

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