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NC05 BDE

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,412 mi
Last recorded154,412 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 BDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 154,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 154,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 151,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 147,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 143,794 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 143,788 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2016 137,030 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes slight wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above cover (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 26 May 2016 137,030 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front wishbone rear bushes slight wear

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above cover (3.6.B.2c)

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

front discs corroded and pitted

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,202 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 122,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 113,852 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,367 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,364 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 81,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,938 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 BDE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NC05 BDE, 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 BDE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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