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MK55 NDU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,626 mi
Last recorded101,626 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 NDU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 101,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2025 94,750 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 94,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both O/Side and N/Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 88,488 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 80,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 72,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 62,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,851 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 57,854 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 57,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,386 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 50,329 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,100 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,983 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,130 miles

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

Tracking

n/s/r tyre weathered

Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tracking

n/s/r tyre weathered

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 21,009 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage and o/s/r tyre inner sidewall weathered

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,509 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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MK55 NDU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MK55 NDU, 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 MK55 NDU registered?

MK55 NDU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is MK55 NDU safe to buy?

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