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YF54 LZN

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 87,752 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,082 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jan 2019 68,082 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Dec 2018 68,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,236 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,083 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are staring to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2016 57,061 miles

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,059 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine light is on

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Dec 2014 544,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Dec 2014 544,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

o/s mirror body is damaged

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jan 2014 51,542 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2013 48,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,055 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres are starting to wear and walls are starting to crack and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Dec 2009 40,788 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking on sidewall

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,099 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 22,833 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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YF54 LZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YF54 LZN, 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 YF54 LZN registered?

YF54 LZN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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