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NC54 KFA

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

165,267 mi
Last recorded165,267 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 KFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 165,267 miles

Both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 5 May 2016 164,967 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 164,967 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 161,558 miles

movement in n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 24 Apr 2015 161,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

movement in n/s front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 16 Apr 2014 157,731 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front suspension lower arm rear bushs splitting

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,731 miles

both front suspension lower arm rear bushs splitting

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 156,120 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)

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 25 Mar 2012 134,887 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 134,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 117,513 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,826 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 97,629 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 97,629 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,671 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 78,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KFA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NC54 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

NC54 KFA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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