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NC05 GXM

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,737 mi
Last recorded148,737 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 148,737 miles

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

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 5 Nov 2018 148,737 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Nov 2017 135,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 135,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,792 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2016 118,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2015 104,782 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded .....

wet test .......

front brake pads low .........

Pass 8 Aug 2014 89,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 89,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,825 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 60,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2011 48,147 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 42,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 34,050 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 25,303 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 GXM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GXM, 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 GXM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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