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FG05 ZPR

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,324 mi
Last recorded196,324 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZPR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 196,324 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear general underbody corrosions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Back box outer skin peeled off

Pass 29 Dec 2020 194,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 194,167 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 184,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 176,119 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Jun 2017 166,116 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2016 156,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 156,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust heatshield broken and rattling

Fail 3 Jul 2015 150,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust box outter cover rusty and braking up

slight damage to both reg plates

Pass 26 Jun 2014 144,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 125,824 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

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 17 Apr 2012 125,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 19 May 2011 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 118,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 111,937 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 102,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2008 77,694 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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FG05 ZPR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FG05 ZPR, 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 FG05 ZPR registered?

FG05 ZPR is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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