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OE54 LVU

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,596 mi
Last recorded79,596 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 LVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 79,596 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,198 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,659 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,108 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,811 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dangly air freshener removed from rear view mirror. ()

Fail 6 Jan 2022 74,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dangly air freshener removed from rear view mirror. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,600 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 68,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Jan 2019 68,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,711 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,571 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 56,772 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 56,772 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,610 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 42,160 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 35,918 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,418 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 22,564 miles

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

lower air conditioning pipe to engine broke

Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,525 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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OE54 LVU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 OE54 LVU, 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

How do I check the history of OE54 LVU?

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What year was OE54 LVU registered?

OE54 LVU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is OE54 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE54 LVU 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.

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