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NC54 KFP

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,443 mi
Last recorded151,443 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 KFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 151,443 miles

offside front mirror cover slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,027 miles

offside front mirror cover slightly damaged

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,224 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 119,037 miles

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

offside mirror cover damaged

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearsside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,466 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,718 miles

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Fail 1 Nov 2011 74,714 miles

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

offside rear tyre has screw in tread

Pass 21 Oct 2010 61,609 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,494 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,494 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 40,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 39,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Damage in zone A of windscreen near the top 90mm long. Multiple scratches.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,676 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 KFP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

NC54 KFP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is NC54 KFP safe to buy?

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