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NH05 YBG

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,226 mi
Last recorded177,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH05 YBG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 177,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 177,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 170,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 161,502 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 152,716 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 140,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 130,588 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 121,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres goin buld on inner and outer edg (205/50/17w)

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 YBG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

NH05 YBG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is NH05 YBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH05 YBG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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