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ND55 CHL

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,884 mi
Last recorded106,884 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 CHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front c v boot slight leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 106,884 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front c v boot slight leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,399 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,399 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,354 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,888 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 72,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,684 miles

Both rear tyres castleated on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres castleated on inner edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,904 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,715 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 24,300 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)

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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ND55 CHL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ND55 CHL, 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 ND55 CHL?

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What year was ND55 CHL registered?

ND55 CHL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is ND55 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 CHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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