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ND05 HZS

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,260 mi
Last recorded158,260 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND05 HZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 158,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,168 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 139,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake effort only just met.

Rear Silencer heat shield almost detached.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,172 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 132,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 114,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 114,159 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 88,425 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear disc disc slightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,115 miles

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

off side rear lamp in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Sep 2013 65,948 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,933 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,495 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,524 miles

ns wing mirrior damaged but also includes side repeater

Fail 21 Feb 2008 32,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,960 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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ND05 HZS is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ND05 HZS, 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 ND05 HZS registered?

ND05 HZS is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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