MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre out of shape
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
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working
Offside Rear body damage
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
nearside front tyre worn to limits
offside front tyre worn low
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)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
signs of rubbing on offside front inner wing. Poss anti-roll bar link
signs of rubbing on offside front inner wing. Poss anti-roll bar link
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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