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NA55 DCX

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,142 mi
Last recorded89,142 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 DCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,142 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 89,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,753 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction CRACK (3.1 (a) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AT THE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,092 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 10mm (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on shoulders

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 82,992 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 79,004 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,596 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,429 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 64,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres worn low and cracking over tread pattern. (205/50/17)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 64,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres worn low and cracking over tread pattern. (205/50/17)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,608 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,608 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,324 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 34,941 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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NA55 DCX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NA55 DCX, 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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NA55 DCX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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