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DK55 ZZS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,524 mi
Last recorded91,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 ZZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 91,524 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 82,401 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 82,401 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 71,438 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 71,438 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,266 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,382 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 59,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 52,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear tyres showing abnormal wear

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,331 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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DK55 ZZS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK55 ZZS, 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 DK55 ZZS registered?

DK55 ZZS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is DK55 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 ZZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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