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DA05 ZDH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,220 mi
Last recorded26,220 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZDH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 26,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 24,403 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 24,211 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 24,056 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rack gators insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 23,576 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 24 Jul 2020 23,032 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner (original tyres dated 2005)

Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,400 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,555 miles

Offside Front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,895 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 20,895 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 19,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 18,950 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 18,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,855 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,704 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,227 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,396 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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DA05 ZDH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA05 ZDH, 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 DA05 ZDH registered?

DA05 ZDH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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