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GY05 NXH

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 NXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2019 101,879 miles

Emissions not tested white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

service light is on

Pass 18 May 2018 93,322 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2018 93,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 May 2017 85,045 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,606 miles

Both rear Tyres are perished

Fail 6 May 2016 77,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear Tyres are perished

Pass 1 May 2015 74,599 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 71,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 71,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 67,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 56,152 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,389 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,382 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,201 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 36,197 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 NXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NXH, 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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GY05 NXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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