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NC05 HNJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,429 mi
Last recorded122,429 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 HNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 122,429 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 122,429 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 110,817 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

centre/rear exhaust noise/baffle rattle

Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,191 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust box noise/rattle

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 21 Jan 2019 92,191 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre/rear exhaust box noise/rattle

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,564 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 74,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 74,004 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 71,826 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 71,826 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,168 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 69,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 61,122 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,508 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 45,585 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 45,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,364 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 27,892 miles

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

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)

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 HNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

NC05 HNJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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