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LK05 TZF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,533 mi
Last recorded18,533 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 TZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 18,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,013 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 17,576 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 17,576 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,030 miles

Power steering rack and pinnion has a slight weep from O/S

Pass 23 Dec 2011 14,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 14,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,666 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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LK05 TZF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LK05 TZF, 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 LK05 TZF registered?

LK05 TZF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LK05 TZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 TZF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK05 TZF have outstanding finance?

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