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NG55 EEH

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,959 mi
Last recorded48,959 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 EEH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 48,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 48,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 39,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 39,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 34,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 30,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 29,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 28,958 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,651 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 28,393 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 27,521 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,295 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,214 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,774 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,893 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 17,021 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 14,394 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 11,753 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 EEH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NG55 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

NG55 EEH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 2005.

Is NG55 EEH safe to buy?

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