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ST05 ZNP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

150,935 mi
Last recorded150,935 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ZNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 150,935 miles

Nearside Front Wing rusted over wheel arch

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Rear case missing. not affecting vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing rusted over wheel arch.

Fail 22 Jan 2026 150,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is worn and damaged ply exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wing rusted over wheel arch

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre strongly advise to replace. ()

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Rear case missing. not affecting vision (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing rusted over wheel arch.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 149,847 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper wing corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper wing corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 148,534 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,455 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 146,455 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 143,428 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,442 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 141,442 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 139,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 136,359 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 136,277 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 116,695 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,832 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,897 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 74,234 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 67,102 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 61,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 57,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 50,749 miles

both front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,127 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 41,079 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,189 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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ST05 ZNP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 ST05 ZNP, 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 ST05 ZNP registered?

ST05 ZNP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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