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EY05 NBA

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

118,349 mi
Last recorded118,349 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 118,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 115,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 112,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 110,943 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 108,219 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 106,974 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 101,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 22 Mar 2018 94,932 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear off (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 20 Apr 2017 94,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,727 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,221 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 81,495 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 65,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,195 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,398 miles

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,479 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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EY05 NBA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EY05 NBA, 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 EY05 NBA registered?

EY05 NBA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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