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NH05 VHX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 97,899 miles

coolant leak from around expansion tank area

engine management light on indicating a fault within the system.

Fail 7 May 2015 97,899 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak from around expansion tank area

engine management light on indicating a fault within the system.

Pass 14 May 2014 89,680 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 79,755 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 79,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2012 700,056 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 56,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 44,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 44,104 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2009 30,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 23,759 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)

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 VHX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHX, 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 VHX registered?

NH05 VHX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is NH05 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 VHX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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