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NA55 LNF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

135,867 mi
Last recorded135,867 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA55 LNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 135,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 133,337 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

hand brake low reading

Pass 19 Feb 2024 130,294 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 130,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 126,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working amber (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 122,217 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 122,217 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,341 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 114,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 110,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 110,271 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,672 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 103,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 99,429 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 90,445 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 90,445 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,765 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Fail 17 Feb 2014 79,765 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,163 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 72,313 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 72,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cut in offside front tyre sidewall no cords shown

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 42,910 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall has damage to outer side not exposing cords

Pass 23 Jun 2010 42,910 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall has damage to outer side not exposing cords

Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight chunks out of the N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,998 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight chunks out of the N/S/F tyre side wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 23,160 miles

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

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 LNF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 NA55 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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