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NC05 BCV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

165,350 mi
Last recorded165,350 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 BCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 165,350 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 165,349 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 162,033 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 162,032 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x broken mounting brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,950 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 150,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 150,760 miles

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

front tracking is needed due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 143,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

DPF pipe work/hoses look damaged/deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 130,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 130,326 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 119,776 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 119,776 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 111,334 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 111,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,336 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 99,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 86,383 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 76,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,424 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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NC05 BCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NC05 BCV, 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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NC05 BCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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