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NJ05 VUU

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,080 mi
Last recorded139,080 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 VUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 139,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both nearside and offside rear shock bump-stops are slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated in between threads

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 22 Mar 2019 134,017 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 134,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,633 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low

Fail 16 Apr 2018 130,633 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases engine bay area (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking engine bay area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Apr 2017 126,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 126,500 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 119,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 10 Apr 2015 112,159 miles

rear box exhaust bracket broken but is secure

Fail 9 Apr 2015 112,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear discs corroded & wharp

both rear tyres worn inner side

osf tyre worn both edge

rear box exhaust bracket broken but is secure

Pass 14 Apr 2014 96,959 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

intermitant fault on n/s side repeater

rear exhaust bracket reqs attention

Fail 18 Apr 2013 90,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 90,603 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 77,674 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 59,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,244 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s/r brake anti squeal device missing

Fail 27 Mar 2008 48,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

o/s/r brake anti squeal device missing

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 VUU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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