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NL55 DFK

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,031 mi
Last recorded214,031 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 DFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 214,031 miles

Oil leak ()

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 202,268 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 192,955 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 183,809 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 174,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 164,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 154,567 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 154,547 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 145,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 124,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2008 124,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 DFK is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NL55 DFK, 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 NL55 DFK registered?

NL55 DFK is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is NL55 DFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 DFK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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