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BN05 NCJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 NCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2014 99,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,890 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 86,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 78,038 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,906 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 48,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 48,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,983 miles

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

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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BN05 NCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN05 NCJ, 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 BN05 NCJ registered?

BN05 NCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is BN05 NCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 NCJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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