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NL05 XKJ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 XKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,869 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 145,995 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 145,495 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 140,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 133,056 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 122,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,740 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,779 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2011 90,779 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight wear to inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 81,452 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,790 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NL05 XKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NL05 XKJ, 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 NL05 XKJ registered?

NL05 XKJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is NL05 XKJ safe to buy?

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