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EX05 TZK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 90,002 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,562 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 60,981 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,930 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

slight lip at the off and near side front brake discs.

Fail 6 Jun 2012 38,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre outer side wall shows damage.

slight lip at the off and near side front brake discs.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,193 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Fail 7 Mar 2011 20,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 16,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,652 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,088 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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EX05 TZK 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 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 EX05 TZK, 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 EX05 TZK registered?

EX05 TZK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EX05 TZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 TZK 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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