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EX05 TZO

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,987 mi
Last recorded137,987 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 137,987 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 137,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 127,984 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,820 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,261 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 93,415 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,425 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 85,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,925 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 76,923 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,982 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,122 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,634 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,838 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,771 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 TZO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX05 TZO, 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 EX05 TZO registered?

EX05 TZO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 April 2005.

Is EX05 TZO safe to buy?

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