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RE05 NJV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,199 mi
Last recorded135,199 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 135,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 128,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,803 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 122,803 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,213 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 110,213 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,588 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 97,588 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 94,396 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 83,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,537 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 46,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 40,629 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 40,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 28,538 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)

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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RE05 NJV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RE05 NJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE05 NJV?

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What year was RE05 NJV registered?

RE05 NJV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RE05 NJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 NJV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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