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NL55 XPH

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,847 mi
Last recorded83,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,847 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 78,924 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,788 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 XPH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

NL55 XPH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2005.

Is NL55 XPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 XPH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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