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NL05 TLO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,965 mi
Last recorded105,965 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 TLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 105,965 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,954 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,892 miles

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

offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Fail 13 Aug 2014 99,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

offside front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not deep enough to show cords

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,679 miles

surface cut inn/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,142 miles

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

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

small cut to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2011 83,612 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre, not showing cord at time of test.

Pass 3 May 2011 82,589 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,990 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 19 May 2009 73,611 miles

Both rear tyres have irregular wear on inner edge.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 66,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 60,999 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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NL05 TLO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NL05 TLO, 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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What year was NL05 TLO registered?

NL05 TLO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is NL05 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 TLO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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