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NL05 TMV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 TMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 54,473 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 50,274 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 50,261 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,816 miles

front and rear pads running low

Pass 13 Nov 2016 35,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6m and worn low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre on 3m

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 30,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 29,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 28,568 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 27,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,167 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,474 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 16,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 11,448 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 TMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

NL05 TMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is NL05 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL05 TMV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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