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NJ05 VUK

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 VUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 140,949 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 140,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 124,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 124,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,033 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end loose threads may be damaged (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2015 94,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 77,799 miles

O/s/f tyre has slight lump in side wall.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,641 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,219 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 28 Apr 2011 60,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 30,893 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,893 miles

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

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

Advise head rests missing

Advise parts of the rear suspension have covers over them

Nearside Rear 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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NJ05 VUK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ05 VUK, 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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NJ05 VUK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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