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LX55 VYR

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,485 mi
Last recorded138,485 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 138,485 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 129,915 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 118,936 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 107,118 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 82,273 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,331 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,146 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2012 53,274 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,690 miles

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Aug 2010 37,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,381 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,390 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 VYR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VYR, 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 LX55 VYR registered?

LX55 VYR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LX55 VYR safe to buy?

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