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NG05 CSU

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,700 mi
Last recorded42,700 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 CSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 42,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 37,817 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 37,816 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 35,785 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 34,438 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,565 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL x 4 starting to perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 31,258 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 29,903 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 29,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 28,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,015 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,028 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 17,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,983 miles

Screen wash system leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,518 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,534 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 6,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 5,366 miles

Some parts of rear suspension coverd by plastic covers.

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 CSU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NG05 CSU, 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 NG05 CSU registered?

NG05 CSU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is NG05 CSU safe to buy?

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