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AV05 NCD

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,275 mi
Last recorded194,275 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 NCD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 May 2014 194,275 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 194,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 184,487 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 176,480 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 159,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 138,165 miles

both offside tyres worn to limit

Fail 29 Mar 2010 138,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both offside tyres worn to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2009 112,345 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,753 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 NCD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV05 NCD, 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

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What year was AV05 NCD registered?

AV05 NCD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AV05 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 NCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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