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GY05 NWS

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,735 mi
Last recorded87,735 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NWS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 87,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,729 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 77,729 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,073 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 67,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 13 Oct 2011 62,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,650 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GY05 NWS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GY05 NWS, 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 GY05 NWS registered?

GY05 NWS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 NWS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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