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CA54 YTL

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,730 mi
Last recorded200,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YTL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 200,730 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 200,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 186,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 165,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 145,720 miles

Advise both rear tyres have stepping on the inside treads Advise the engine under tray is loose

Fail 15 Feb 2013 145,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear tyres have stepping on the inside treads Advise the engine under tray is loose

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 130,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2012 130,334 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 122,128 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT , & SMOOTH ON EDGES .

Pass 3 Feb 2010 118,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 112,891 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 112,891 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 105,448 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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CA54 YTL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA54 YTL, 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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What year was CA54 YTL registered?

CA54 YTL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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