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ND55 TLN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,840 mi
Last recorded178,840 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND55 TLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 178,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 174,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 169,613 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 164,004 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 159,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 153,336 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 144,297 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 126,073 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,904 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 109,666 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 109,666 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 95,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,746 miles

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

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 11 Dec 2008 46,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r wheel rim slightly damaged

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 TLN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ND55 TLN, 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 ND55 TLN registered?

ND55 TLN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2005.

Is ND55 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND55 TLN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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