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NH05 FSY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,099 mi
Last recorded141,099 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 FSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 141,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2021 140,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,200 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,415 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 30 Jun 2015 74,426 miles

rpm not picking up emissons to low to read

Fail 29 Jun 2015 74,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rpm not picking up emissons to low to read

Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,161 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 64,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,263 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 43,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,024 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsr tyre has uneven wear

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,750 miles

nsr tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,192 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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NH05 FSY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NH05 FSY, 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 NH05 FSY registered?

NH05 FSY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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