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CX55 YYR

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 YYR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 100,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 100,620 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,773 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,821 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 85,959 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 16 Dec 2019 85,959 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Dec 2018 81,507 miles

engine oil just above minimum level

Fail 18 Dec 2018 81,506 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil just above minimum level

Pass 12 Dec 2017 76,400 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 12 Dec 2017 76,400 miles

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

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,997 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 70,996 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,300 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 47,112 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 40,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,614 miles

not checked nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,596 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 YYR is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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