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AE54 YSO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,530 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 56,530 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,014 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 40,957 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AE54 YSO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE54 YSO, 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

How do I check the history of AE54 YSO?

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What year was AE54 YSO registered?

AE54 YSO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 YSO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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