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FE55 NZC

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,371 mi
Last recorded98,371 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 98,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre/rear exhaust silencer poor condition

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2013 98,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

centre/rear exhaust silencer poor condition

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,116 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 65,704 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,461 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 51,461 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,007 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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FE55 NZC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE55 NZC, 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 FE55 NZC registered?

FE55 NZC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is FE55 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 NZC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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