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CX55 YYP

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 159,632 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 159,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 151,233 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust shield not fully secure

Pass 23 Jun 2021 141,900 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Fail 22 Jun 2021 141,866 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear

Pass 3 Jul 2020 129,897 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 127,308 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 124,633 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,623 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,397 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,087 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,548 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,535 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,883 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,978 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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CX55 YYP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CX55 YYP, 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 CX55 YYP registered?

CX55 YYP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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