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NC05 XDB

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 XDB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,993 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,272 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres flat

Pass 21 Jun 2022 75,074 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 75,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,421 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 65,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre around 3mm left on tread

Parking brake lever at top of operation

Fail 28 Jun 2019 65,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre around 3mm left on tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever at top of operation

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,363 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 61,363 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,610 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,610 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,960 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 52,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 44,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,095 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,656 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,345 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 XDB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC05 XDB registered?

NC05 XDB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NC05 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 XDB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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