MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play on inner steering rod (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust front pipe deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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SP05 LNM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 SP05 LNM, 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 SP05 LNM registered?
SP05 LNM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is SP05 LNM safe to buy?
The MOT history for SP05 LNM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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