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NL55 CZZ

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,417 mi
Last recorded102,417 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 CZZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,417 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 102,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,179 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 99,162 miles

Parking brake lever inoperative Both rear handbrake operation inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 93,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise coming from turbo (whining)

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16V (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both aero blades (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

noise coming from turbo (whining)

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 86,052 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration lamps dim

Fail 22 Oct 2016 86,052 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration lamps dim

Pass 15 Oct 2015 80,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,151 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

anti skid service required show on info panel

Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,628 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 56,520 miles

Anti skid warning light on

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

Offside 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 45,441 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 41,076 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,076 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,201 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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NL55 CZZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NL55 CZZ, 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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NL55 CZZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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