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AV05 NCC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,598 mi
Last recorded110,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NCC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 110,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 110,598 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 104,822 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 104,822 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 98,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2020 91,511 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 91,511 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,191 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 86,464 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

engine oil level low

Fail 10 May 2018 86,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

engine oil level low

Pass 5 May 2017 83,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight noise from wheel rotation

both front tyres worn inner areas,nearside also has sidewall damage

Pass 20 May 2016 79,900 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

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

Rear both rear wheel bearings noisy

Fail 20 May 2016 79,900 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Front marker lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre has outer wall damage

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

Rear both rear wheel bearings noisy

Pass 18 May 2015 75,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front coil springs are corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,136 miles

bothside front tryre/s shoulder/s worn thin.

bothside front wishbone rear bush significant amount of play- marginal pass .

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,159 miles

bothside front pads inner face wearing thin.

bothside rear lower arm rear bus significant ampount of play.

offside rear brake pads worn close to legal limit.should replace.

steering rack- spool valve seal seping oil.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,740 miles

screen blades slightly smearing

slight fluid weep from steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 40,953 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 25,322 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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AV05 NCC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AV05 NCC, 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 AV05 NCC registered?

AV05 NCC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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