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VN55 DCF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,155 mi
Last recorded148,155 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 148,155 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,849 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2.7 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,911 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting corroded/detached from pipe, not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,848 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 109,012 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 107,620 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 107,620 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 105,348 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 105,327 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

centre exhaust box rusting through

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,824 miles

Exhaust outer casing corroding.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 95,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 88,134 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,157 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 75,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,247 miles

anti -skid warning on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,677 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,566 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,140 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 33,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 33,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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VN55 DCF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN55 DCF, 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 VN55 DCF registered?

VN55 DCF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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