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HN05 NFF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,037 mi
Last recorded171,037 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 NFF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 171,037 miles

Anti-skid service message on dash but no warning lights illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 166,273 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic trim covering outer sills

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight corrosion both front chassis rails by subframe mounts

Fail 8 Jun 2016 166,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic trim covering outer sills

slight binding n/s/f brake

slight corrosion both front chassis rails by subframe mounts

Pass 23 Apr 2015 159,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 151,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 136,929 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure at rear.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 136,928 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heat shield insecure at rear.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,715 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 100,490 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 72,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,444 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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HN05 NFF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HN05 NFF, 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 HN05 NFF registered?

HN05 NFF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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