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NK05 XHG

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,445 mi
Last recorded149,445 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 149,445 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 149,445 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,200 miles

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 139,200 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 113,858 miles

Minor chips (damage) in windcsreen

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,433 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 95,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

egine fault light on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,756 miles

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

advise engine management light on

advise slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 14 Jan 2012 59,513 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,201 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 22,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 22,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 22,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NK05 XHG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NK05 XHG, 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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NK05 XHG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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