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NC05 GXH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,392 mi
Last recorded170,392 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 GXH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 170,392 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 160,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2021 160,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2020 151,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/50/17 inside edge worn very close to cords and ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/50/17 inside edge worn very close to cords and ply (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger broken @ flexy

Fail 24 Feb 2020 151,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached alloy top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached alloy top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/50/17 inside edge worn very close to cords and ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 20/50/17 inside edge worn very close to cords and ply (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger broken @ flexy

Pass 5 Feb 2019 143,611 miles

2x rear tyres starting to crack on the inside of tread

Pass 3 Feb 2018 141,475 miles

n/s/r drop link has slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2017 134,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

service due warning on dash binnacle

Fail 4 Feb 2017 134,579 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

service due warning on dash binnacle

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Feb 2016 124,638 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge very close to ply/cords

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 118,990 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 110,675 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 92,684 miles

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

nearside front shocker soft

Pass 22 Jan 2011 84,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 77,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 67,803 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 61,595 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 GXH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NC05 GXH, 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 NC05 GXH registered?

NC05 GXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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