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NC55 LXW

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,795 mi
Last recorded70,795 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 LXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 70,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 51,283 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 41,181 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 41,043 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,178 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,039 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 36,182 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 32,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 28,803 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,215 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,882 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,440 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,557 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 3,010 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 2,510 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 1,594 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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NC55 LXW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NC55 LXW, 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

How do I check the history of NC55 LXW?

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What year was NC55 LXW registered?

NC55 LXW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is NC55 LXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 LXW shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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