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NJ55 HZF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,612 mi
Last recorded135,612 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 HZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 135,612 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 135,601 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 126,922 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 117,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 112,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 107,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,459 miles

Steering rack arms have play

Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,011 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear [n/s & o/s] shock absorber bump stop[s] are slightly deteriorated.

underbody has signs of corrosion but not considered excessive.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/r anti roll bar link has movement

rear indicators discoloured

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2012 69,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

n/s/r anti roll bar link has movement

rear indicators discoloured

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2011 61,571 miles

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

undertrays,sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jul 2010 51,224 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection

exhaust centre section outer cover corroded

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,887 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,116 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 HZF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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