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NL05 XMA

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,933 mi
Last recorded160,933 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 160,933 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 149,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 136,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Fail 26 Feb 2020 126,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot opened in pre-check but when testing car boot stuck shut

nsr tyre worn on inner shoulder

windscreen wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2019 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted & outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens cloudy (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured Lens cloudy (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted offside & nearside on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 26 Feb 2018 103,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckled inner and outer rims (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,291 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 15 Feb 2016 83,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and upper camber arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and upper camber arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

left and right rear tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 19 Feb 2014 68,830 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre small splits in outer side wall

off side front tyre small cuts in outer side wall

off side rear tyre small splits outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,003 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 57,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,889 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 2 Mar 2011 39,820 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,077 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,094 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,012 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 XMA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XMA, 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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NL05 XMA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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