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SP05 LNM

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,524 mi
Last recorded187,524 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 LNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 187,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 187,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 163,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 122,752 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,927 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,217 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 42,315 miles

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.

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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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?

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