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NG55 KDK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

274,247 mi
Last recorded274,247 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 KDK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 274,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2019 274,247 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 260,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 244,982 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 232,653 miles

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2015 220,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 205,790 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 185,113 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 164,856 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 135,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 111,227 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,531 miles

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

O/s/f tyre bold inner quarter.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,531 miles

O/s/f tyre bold inner quarter.

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 KDK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NG55 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

NG55 KDK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2005.

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