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NC54 UCA

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,825 mi
Last recorded182,825 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC54 UCA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 182,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 160,064 miles

front disc and pads wearing thin

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2011 140,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder & screw in tread

Pass 11 May 2010 107,641 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 102,928 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 93,890 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 93,890 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NC54 UCA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC54 UCA registered?

NC54 UCA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is NC54 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC54 UCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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