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121,058 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
rear suspension corroded,
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear suspension corroded,
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
both number plates slightly poor
both rear and o/s/f coil springs corroded
engine covers fitted
front discs slightly scored
front exhaust hanger broken
handbrake doesn't lock out
light misting of oil around steering rack
o/s/f shocker casing corroded
rust lips on rear brake discs
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)
EML light on
Engine covers fitted
Front number plate poor
Hand brake doesn't lock out
o/s/f coil Spring corroded
Hand brake doesn't lock out
EML light on
Engine covers fitted
Front number plate poor
Steering rack gaiter insecure Both (2.2.D.2d)
o/s/f coil Spring corroded
Engine covers fitted
Front number plate poor
Nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Engine covers fitted
Front number plate poor
Nail in o/s/r tyre
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OSR TYRE SPLIT IN CENTRE OF TREAD BUT NO TYRE CONSTRUCTION EXPOSED .
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s and n/s headlamp aim too low - corrected in cab
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NG05 VZB is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 VZB, 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 VZB is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2005.
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