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LS05 ZWG

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,813 mi
Last recorded55,813 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,813 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,454 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 41,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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 14 Nov 2008 27,510 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,298 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 ZWG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

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

Is LS05 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 ZWG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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