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CW54 NLJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,708 mi
Last recorded96,708 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW54 NLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 96,708 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,163 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,695 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 64,826 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 64,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,970 miles

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

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

rear n/side inner brake pads worn slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 35,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,603 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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CW54 NLJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CW54 NLJ, 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

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What year was CW54 NLJ registered?

CW54 NLJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CW54 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW54 NLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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