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GU05 ZGS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,801 mi
Last recorded108,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 ZGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2022 108,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 102,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 92,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 84,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,501 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre wall damaged(not to cords)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,995 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,296 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 19,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 15,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 12,406 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 ZGS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU05 ZGS registered?

GU05 ZGS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is GU05 ZGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 ZGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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