CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE55 NZN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,521 mi
Last recorded123,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 NZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2024 123,521 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 121,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2023 121,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Small oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 115,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,399 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 113,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2019 110,537 miles

n/s front door mirror outer cover missing

Fail 27 Apr 2019 110,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s front door mirror outer cover missing

Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 103,355 miles

n/s front lower arm rear bush worn

Fail 3 May 2017 103,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front lower arm rear bush worn

Pass 22 Apr 2016 97,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 97,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 93,549 miles

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

Oil Level Low

Rear Exhaust heatshield Insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2015 93,549 miles

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

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

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

Oil Level Low

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield Insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2014 86,672 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 17 Sep 2014 86,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

off side rear side light

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear brake binding when jacked up. posserble fault on off side rear brake

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear brake binding when jacked up. posserble fault on off side rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,897 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,170 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,638 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE55 NZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE55 NZN, 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

How do I check the history of FE55 NZN?

You can check the full history of FE55 NZN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE55 NZN registered?

FE55 NZN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is FE55 NZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE55 NZN shows 28 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE55 NZN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE55 NZN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.