MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under Tray Fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Under Tray Fitted
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
SMALL CUT IN OUTER WALL OF OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
centre exhaust silencer corroding.....
front brake pads very low , advise replacements , advise brake inspection....
n/s/r indicator faded....
o/s/r inner wheel rim distorted...
wet test..
wipers smear...
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NG55 SHV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?
NG55 SHV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2005.
Is NG55 SHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for NG55 SHV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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