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CA54 YTN

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,696 mi
Last recorded126,696 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 YTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 126,696 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

water header tank split

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 117,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 111,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 108,153 miles

N/s/r lamp lense smashed.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Front wipers smear.

*N/s/r wheel bearing noisy.*

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate.

Child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Drivers seat belt worn.

Fail 15 Apr 2015 108,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

*Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread blocks.*

*N/s/r wheel bearing noisy.*

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to seperate.

Child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Drivers seat belt worn.

Front wipers smear.

N/s/r lamp lense smashed.

Rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,560 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes seperating

Both rear tyres uneven wear inner tread blocks

Drivers seat belt worn

N/s/r indicator lense smashed

O/s dip beam dim

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 81,967 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Front brake pads worn low (Advise strap and inspect)

N/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

N/s/r lamp lense damaged

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 81,967 miles

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

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Front brake pads worn low (Advise strap and inspect)

N/s headlamp dim

N/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

N/s/r lamp lense damaged

O/s/f marker light not working

O/s/r outer side light not working

O/s/r tyre on legal limit and worn on inner shoulder + uneven tread blocks

Rear no. plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 68,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2011 58,593 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 58,593 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,643 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,404 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 YTN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA54 YTN, 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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CA54 YTN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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