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NM05 ASX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,300 mi
Last recorded134,300 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 ASX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 134,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 116,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 116,962 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Wheel nut(s) missing one nut missing off all 4 wheel hubs (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,402 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,145 miles

1 rear exhaust mount broke

Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,143 miles

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

1 rear exhaust mount broke

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

Pass 19 May 2014 87,520 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,946 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 74,945 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 62,433 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 50,181 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 50,181 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 40,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 May 2009 32,144 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,525 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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NM05 ASX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 NM05 ASX, 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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NM05 ASX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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