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NG05 CRZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,038 mi
Last recorded123,038 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 CRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 123,038 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 123,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 114,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,230 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 103,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake disc corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,977 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,912 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 78,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 72,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing excessive noise

Fail 7 Jun 2013 72,517 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door mirror casing damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

nearside rear wheel bearing excessive noise

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,981 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 53,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 45,778 miles

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

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

inner side walls of both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 38,035 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 38,035 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 30,371 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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NG05 CRZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NG05 CRZ, 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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NG05 CRZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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