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ST05 ZNU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 ZNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,245 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 114,225 miles

Emissions not tested dense smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,562 miles

Front both o/s and n/s position/side lights flickering/pulsing

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cut in it more than 25mm long not showing cords and minor damage through being run soft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shields lose

Front both o/s and n/s position/side lights flickering/pulsing

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,791 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2017 103,788 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,901 miles

exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Nov 2016 94,898 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,717 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 68,561 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 68,561 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,441 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 57,571 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 57,571 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,728 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 ZNU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST05 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

ST05 ZNU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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