CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT55 NLZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,548 mi
Last recorded136,548 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
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

RegistrationLT55 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 136,548 miles

ALL TYRES worn on edges

Nearside Rear road spring corroded on bottom tail

Offside Front road wheel damaged

exhaust leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2019 136,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,038 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,228 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 103,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 98,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 94,720 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 94,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 90,757 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 90,755 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 90,733 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,903 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 81,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 61,096 miles

Rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 4 Nov 2008 61,096 miles

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.

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT55 NLZ?

You can check the full history of LT55 NLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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.

Does LT55 NLZ 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 LT55 NLZ. 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.