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AX05 DBZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

142,401 mi
Last recorded142,401 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 142,401 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 130,546 miles

o/s handbrake just met requirements

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,118 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,793 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 102,192 miles

chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 6 Oct 2014 98,697 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,407 miles

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

both rear tyres chopping out inner edges and cracking in places.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 39,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,855 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,015 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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AX05 DBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AX05 DBZ, 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

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What year was AX05 DBZ registered?

AX05 DBZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is AX05 DBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 DBZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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