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NL55 XPD

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,118 mi
Last recorded161,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 XPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 161,118 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 158,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,436 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 151,238 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 147,674 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 143,301 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 138,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 130,243 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 125,948 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 116,086 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,795 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,225 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 94,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 94,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,744 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 XPD is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XPD, 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 XPD registered?

NL55 XPD is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is NL55 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 XPD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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