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LS05 ZWE

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

140,251 mi
Last recorded140,251 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 140,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,995 miles

hand brake cable ends corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2023 130,992 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake cable ends corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2022 120,571 miles

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2021 112,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 112,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 12V 55W H7 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 106,766 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge

Fail 13 Jul 2020 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning right bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing out-of-shape/stepping on inside edge

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,148 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 97,147 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,791 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 85,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,682 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 74,681 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 66,416 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

engine oil low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,504 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front tyre 0mm edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 50,306 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,601 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,850 miles

offside parking brake effort low

steering rack area - damp / poss slight seeping rack.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,850 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside parking brake effort low

steering rack area - damp / poss slight seeping rack.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 40,916 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 40,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 37,155 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 3 Apr 2008 37,101 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,671 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,340 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 ZWE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 ZWE, 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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LS05 ZWE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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