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WJ05 LZN

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,713 mi
Last recorded18,713 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 LZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2024 18,713 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 18,364 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 18,271 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,021 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 17,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,392 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,251 miles

EML light on

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,636 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 12,840 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,368 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,638 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 6,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 5,295 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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WJ05 LZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ05 LZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ05 LZN?

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What year was WJ05 LZN registered?

WJ05 LZN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is WJ05 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 LZN shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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