MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
ALL TYRES worn on edges
Nearside Rear road spring corroded on bottom tail
Offside Front road wheel damaged
exhaust leaking
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ALL TYRES worn on edges
Nearside Rear road spring corroded on bottom tail
Offside Front road wheel damaged
exhaust leaking
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear coil springs corroded - unable to fully inspect
rear exhaust mounting/bracket corroded and broken off but system still secure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake pads worn thin
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake pads worn thin
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT55 NLZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 LT55 NLZ, 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 LT55 NLZ registered?
LT55 NLZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.
Is LT55 NLZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT55 NLZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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