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NH05 VKC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,315 mi
Last recorded92,315 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 VKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tail light out

Oil on underside of engine

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 90,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 90,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 84,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,616 miles

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 77,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,440 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,368 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 66,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 60,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 60,576 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,351 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,947 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 24,958 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 VKC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

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

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