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NG05 VZH

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG05 VZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 149,251 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 149,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 148,152 miles

Nearside n/s handbrake effort low 30 --220

Pass 14 Nov 2014 145,174 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 140,878 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 138,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 135,334 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 131,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 118,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 98,072 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 VZH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

NG05 VZH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is NG05 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG05 VZH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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