MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,245 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested dense smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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))
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))
exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated
uneven wear on nearside rear tyre
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
exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust rear silencer starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is ST05 ZNU safe to buy?
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