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NG05 UOY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,984 mi
Last recorded100,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 UOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 100,984 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,476 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 73,642 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2008 82,886 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 UOY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY registered?

NG05 UOY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is NG05 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 UOY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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