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NIB 2715

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

267,812 mi
Last recorded267,812 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 2715
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 267,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 267,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 265,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 265,299 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 265,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 265,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Fuel system component defective in the case of LPG/CNG/ LNG or hydrogen systems Pipes leaking rear. Marked with yellow chalk (6.1.3 (f)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum level

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

Pass 11 May 2018 257,780 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 257,780 miles

Front coil spring broken X 2 BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 225,864 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 225,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 189,365 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 189,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 154,290 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 154,290 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 115,717 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,257 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)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,920 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 17,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 17,330 miles

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

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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NIB 2715 is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NIB 2715, 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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NIB 2715 is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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