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DE55 NJK

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,146 mi
Last recorded149,146 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 149,146 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 149,029 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 138,559 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 138,559 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,651 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,970 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 103,151 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 103,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 96,283 miles

Damage to front bumper

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear inside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 91,212 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,705 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 85,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 81,120 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 81,120 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,471 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,107 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,905 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,978 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,935 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,439 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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DE55 NJK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DE55 NJK, 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 DE55 NJK registered?

DE55 NJK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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