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NG05 UOE

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

33,150 mi
Last recorded33,150 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 33,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 23,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 17,603 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 17,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 16,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,279 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 15,952 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 15,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2014 14,541 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 13,821 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 13,821 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 12,002 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 9,447 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,750 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 UOE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UOE, 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 NG05 UOE registered?

NG05 UOE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is NG05 UOE safe to buy?

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