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NH05 VAU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,206 mi
Last recorded91,206 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 91,206 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 88,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 87,251 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,549 miles

Front Subframe showing corosion

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

Undercarriage showing corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2021 84,986 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 84,216 miles

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 84,214 miles

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

Central Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,469 miles

General undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 79,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

General undercarriage of vehicle showing corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,553 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,164 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,200 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,435 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,674 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 54,674 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 48,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,122 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,387 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 9,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 8,283 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 VAU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

NH05 VAU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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