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LS05 TWZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 TWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 68,284 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 67,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 51,400 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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LS05 TWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS05 TWZ, 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 LS05 TWZ registered?

LS05 TWZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LS05 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 TWZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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