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NT05 NSJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,067 mi
Last recorded73,067 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT05 NSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,067 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,302 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 62,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 54,874 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,595 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 45,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,327 miles

nearside front and rear tyre slight feathering off on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,731 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,452 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 22,838 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 17,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,477 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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NT05 NSJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NT05 NSJ, 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 NT05 NSJ registered?

NT05 NSJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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