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EX05 TZS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

191,157 mi
Last recorded191,157 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 191,157 miles

Chip in wind screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 191,154 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in wind screen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 185,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 185,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 20 Mar 2017 170,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 18 May 2016 157,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 30 May 2015 146,285 miles

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

dampness of oil around steering rack

gearbox seeping oil

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 146,237 miles

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

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

dampness of oil around steering rack

gearbox seeping oil

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2014 136,911 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 136,911 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 124,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 110,619 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limits

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Apr 2010 87,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 87,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,982 miles

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

signs of rubbing on offside front inner wing. Poss anti-roll bar link

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,982 miles

signs of rubbing on offside front inner wing. Poss anti-roll bar link

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,261 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 61,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TZS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TZS, 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 TZS registered?

EX05 TZS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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