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NL55 SGZ

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,024 mi
Last recorded134,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 SGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 134,024 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 131,197 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 128,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 126,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger has broken off

Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 123,197 miles

Rear exhaust silencer bracket has broken off, exhaust system is still supported by another bracket

Pass 18 Mar 2020 120,283 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,605 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,605 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 103,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 94,142 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 94,141 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 88,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 76,743 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,655 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2009 56,032 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 33,108 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

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 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SGZ, 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 NL55 SGZ registered?

NL55 SGZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is NL55 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 SGZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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