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NC05 HNK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,082 mi
Last recorded113,082 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 HNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 112,384 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 112,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,692 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly but still preventing the ingress of dirt

undertrays fitted

welded repair carried out to front subframe covered in sealer

Fail 22 Oct 2016 109,670 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers fitted

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking slightly but still preventing the ingress of dirt

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 104,854 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 98,565 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,663 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 84,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 84,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,892 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,881 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 53,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 46,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 46,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 HNK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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