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NB05 OGC

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

225,588 mi
Last recorded225,588 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 225,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 221,775 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 217,469 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 212,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 208,168 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 202,398 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 197,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2019 192,328 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 187,710 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

O/S/R metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 182,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 176,750 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 2 Apr 2015 170,899 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 166,376 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 158,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 158,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 153,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 144,855 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 134,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 109,080 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 82,985 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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NB05 OGC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NB05 OGC, 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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NB05 OGC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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