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NG55 OKN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 122,395 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 119,328 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 117,191 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 117,191 miles

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

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FRONT & REAR (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,796 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 102,218 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 91,650 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 91,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 77,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,534 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,393 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 49,500 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 49,494 miles

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

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

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

one of the near side rear tail lights inop

Pass 4 Oct 2010 40,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,636 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 OKN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OKN, 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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NG55 OKN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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