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NC54 KDZ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,455 mi
Last recorded136,455 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 KDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 136,455 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 131,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,819 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 126,146 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,053 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 120,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 111,488 miles

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

rear brake dise showing wear

Pass 12 Feb 2010 101,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 90,647 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 75,867 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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NC54 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NC54 KDZ, 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 NC54 KDZ registered?

NC54 KDZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is NC54 KDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 KDZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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