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LS05 NWU

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,065 mi
Last recorded150,065 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 150,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,487 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 137,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,197 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,351 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2018 124,351 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2017 115,988 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 115,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 108,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 85,806 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 85,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,673 miles

rear indi bulbs startying to show white ./ o/s headlamp just met pattern criteria ./ both lower arm rear bushs worn ./ n/s/r tyre inner edge 1.6mm

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,432 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 56,979 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,888 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,032 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 37,962 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,340 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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LS05 NWU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS05 NWU, 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 LS05 NWU registered?

LS05 NWU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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