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NG55 CZN

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,355 mi
Last recorded208,355 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 CZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 208,355 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2023 208,355 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 207,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 25 Nov 2022 207,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 206,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 206,495 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 204,862 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 204,862 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 204,862 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2019 196,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 189,359 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 176,576 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 165,398 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 150,447 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 131,858 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 22 May 2014 131,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 21 May 2013 115,200 miles

Both front and both rear tyre treads slightly deteriorated 225/40/18Y

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2012 96,057 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2012 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2011 83,067 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear tyres cut in sidewall

Pass 20 May 2010 64,434 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 47,306 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,674 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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NG55 CZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG55 CZN, 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 NG55 CZN registered?

NG55 CZN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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