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FL55 NWN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,200 mi
Last recorded170,200 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 NWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 144,143 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oversills fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 143,647 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oversills fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,960 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,652 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 112,871 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 107,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,590 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2014 89,043 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 80,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,842 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,304 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,125 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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FL55 NWN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 FL55 NWN, 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 FL55 NWN registered?

FL55 NWN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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