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ND55 TLY

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,435 mi
Last recorded199,435 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 199,435 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 199,435 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 197,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 197,034 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 178,990 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 178,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 158,505 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 158,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 139,669 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 139,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 139,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front disc has a corroded lip

Both rear disc has a corroded lip

Nearside rear tyre has a nail

Offside front tyre has outer wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 124,855 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 124,808 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 119,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,475 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 110,452 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 103,739 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer casing heavily corroded

Nearside handbrake effort lags

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,405 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,086 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2008 81,226 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and check.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Some parts of the rear suspension are coverd by plastic panels.

Stone chip is 8mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside trackrod/stering rack

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 TLY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ND55 TLY, 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 ND55 TLY registered?

ND55 TLY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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