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NJ55 HZE

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,529 mi
Last recorded199,529 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 HZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 199,529 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 199,476 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 194,560 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 194,446 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 189,542 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 189,356 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 184,654 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 182,324 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 182,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 143,080 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 142,370 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 121,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 120,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,005 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,737 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 83,997 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,101 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 74,101 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,067 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,960 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 42,301 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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NJ55 HZE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NJ55 HZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ55 HZE registered?

NJ55 HZE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NJ55 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 HZE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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