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NH05 VAO

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,121 mi
Last recorded128,121 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 121,953 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 116,034 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 107,651 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,608 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,165 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 66,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,881 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,830 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 11,428 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 VAO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of NH05 VAO?

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What year was NH05 VAO registered?

NH05 VAO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is NH05 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VAO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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