MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body & parts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (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
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
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
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
2x rear tyres starting to crack on the inside of tread
n/s/r drop link has slight play
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
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
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)
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front shocker soft
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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NC05 GXH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2005.
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