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NC05 MZF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,729 mi
Last recorded132,729 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,729 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 132,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 125,942 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 125,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 110,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,319 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 84,419 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

under trays cover obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,469 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,650 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,276 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 48,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,304 miles

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

front pads 1/3rd remaining

Fail 19 Mar 2011 43,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads 1/3rd remaining

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,076 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,172 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 MZF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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