MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system blow on flexi,middle deteriorating
n/s/f tyre worn on edges,close to legal limit 2mm
o/s/r tyre cracking up on tread/nail
oil leak on top and bottom of engine
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system blow on flexi,middle deteriorating
n/s/f tyre worn on edges,close to legal limit 2mm
o/s/r tyre cracking up on tread/nail
oil leak on top and bottom of engine
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Both front tyres worn on inside edges.
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn on inside edges.
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YF05 NBD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YF05 NBD, 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 YF05 NBD registered?
YF05 NBD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2005.
Is YF05 NBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for YF05 NBD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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