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LS05 ZWC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 111,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn inside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 111,572 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres worn inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,568 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Jun 2013 92,565 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine warning light on

Pass 29 May 2012 76,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 69,042 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 69,042 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,647 miles

chip in screen

dent in n/s/f front inner wheel rim

Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,020 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 52,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 42,815 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,861 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 ZWC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

LS05 ZWC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is LS05 ZWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 ZWC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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