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AD05 NEL

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,691 mi
Last recorded133,691 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 NEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,691 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 27 Aug 2016 133,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,150 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 124,150 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 115,800 miles

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,962 miles

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

tinted windows

Pass 26 Jun 2012 84,156 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 83,946 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 71,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,124 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,612 miles

horn sound just audible

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Jun 2008 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

horn sound just audible

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 May 2008 38,535 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 38,421 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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AD05 NEL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD05 NEL, 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 AD05 NEL registered?

AD05 NEL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is AD05 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 NEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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