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NT55 HGF

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,518 mi
Last recorded122,518 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 HGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,518 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,121 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 116,475 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,504 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 112,504 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2020 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 110,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 106,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,113 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,454 miles

DUE TO LOW EMMISION VALUES, NO PRINTOUT ISSUED.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,521 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 89,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 84,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,305 miles

exhaust gas emmisions would not register on analyser

Pass 22 Jun 2012 75,240 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust gas emmisions would not register on analyser.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 64,234 miles

EXHAUST EMMISIONS WOULD NOT REGISTOR ON ANALYSER

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 56,164 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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NT55 HGF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NT55 HGF, 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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NT55 HGF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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