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NG55 OKT

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,617 mi
Last recorded152,617 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 152,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 152,531 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,014 miles

Exhaust box skin peeling and heat shield insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2017 142,905 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust box skin peeling and heat shield insecure

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 137,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 133,440 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 133,437 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 127,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray adrift advise secure a s a p

exhaust centre and back box outer coverings badly corroded please keep checked

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,512 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine under tray adrift advise secure a s a p

exhaust centre and back box outer coverings badly corroded please keep checked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 121,493 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 121,366 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 116,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 116,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 106,640 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 106,346 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 96,373 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 86,746 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 86,744 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 78,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OKT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 NG55 OKT, 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 OKT registered?

NG55 OKT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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