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GU05 RZJ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,411 mi
Last recorded111,411 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 RZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 111,411 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 111,411 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 105,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 105,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 100,740 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction head lining dropping (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 98,107 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion to all front suspension

general light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2021 95,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,459 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,343 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 67,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 59,381 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 51,775 miles

nearside headlamp output slightly reduced

Pass 19 Feb 2015 43,799 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 43,797 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,958 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,309 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,908 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,383 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 13,135 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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GU05 RZJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GU05 RZJ, 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 GU05 RZJ registered?

GU05 RZJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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