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LS05 ZVZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,193 mi
Last recorded72,193 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,193 miles

Offside Front shock top mount bearing deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2017 72,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front shock top mount bearing deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,448 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,824 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,224 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 47,947 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 43,514 miles

Boot hard to open..

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 26,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZVZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LS05 ZVZ, 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 LS05 ZVZ registered?

LS05 ZVZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is LS05 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 ZVZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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