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NIB 4978

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,627 mi
Last recorded58,627 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIB 4978
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 58,627 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 58,627 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,691 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 54,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r/tyre side wall

Fail 17 Oct 2014 51,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r/tyre side wall

Pass 5 Oct 2013 49,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,504 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 39,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,481 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 30,037 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 20,122 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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NIB 4978 is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 4978, 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 NIB 4978 registered?

NIB 4978 is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is NIB 4978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIB 4978 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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