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YG05 NCJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,486 mi
Last recorded163,486 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 NCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2014 163,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 163,486 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,114 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,429 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2011 103,110 miles

plastic cover under engine slightly loose

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 25 Mar 2010 77,864 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 9 Mar 2009 63,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,519 miles

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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YG05 NCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YG05 NCJ, 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 YG05 NCJ registered?

YG05 NCJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YG05 NCJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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