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NH05 FTO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,443 mi
Last recorded121,443 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 FTO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 121,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,891 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 103,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,259 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriating on tread section

Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,256 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriating on tread section

Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,337 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 76,471 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 71,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 43,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,961 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 10,470 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 FTO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FTO, 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 NH05 FTO registered?

NH05 FTO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is NH05 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 FTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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