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NH05 UEX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,174 mi
Last recorded103,174 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 UEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 103,174 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear position light upto 50 %.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 May 2019 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting broken off exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & outer wall & wearing on inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear position light upto 50 %.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 93,908 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,373 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 86,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 78,999 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,067 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 67,051 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 59,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,990 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,197 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,412 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 21,451 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 UEX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

NH05 UEX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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